Snow And Mo’

Black Friday Snow and Mingus. SMD 2019
Black Friday Snow and Mingus. SMD 2019

Luck was on our side. Roads were clear, and my brother and his wife were able to spend Thanksgiving with us. The snow started early on Friday, and by noon, it was sunny and calm. Perfect weather for a snowball fight before they headed back to Phoenix. I watched it from inside the warm!

Neighbors Perfect Pines. SMD 2019
Neighbors Perfect Pines. SMD 2019

We had about 4 inches, Prescott had double that.

Saturday Snow. SMD 2019
Saturday Snow. SMD 2019

These hills are almost back to green now. I love how the snow reveals hidden details. Mingus is still covered. The roads are dry, and the yard is half melted. It doesn’t last long, usually. My kind of snow!

Now for the Mo’

I am having a fabulous kick-off to December! I was featured in last week’s ALL ABOUT YOU. Janine Vangool’s weekly newsletter. It is always chock full of creative inspiration. Color me happy. 🙂 Click on the link if you would like to sign up. She has open calls for submissions.
Share YOUR art! Thank you, Janine, for all that you do to support artists!

All About You, 11 24 19.
All About You, 11 24 19.

Friday I opened an awesome surprise email. My good friend Chandra Lynn honored me with a feature on her blog, Pics And Posts. Along with my piece of art, she shared her own, and also one by my good friend Christine Brooks! Tres Amigas! Chandra’s posts are always heartwarming, inspirational and often gorgeous. I have learned so much from her and sometimes find myself in tears. The GOOD kind. Thank you, Chandra, for sharing your JOY!

#25. 4 x 6 in. watercolor/pen on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.
#25. 4 x 6 in. watercolor/pen on Arches 140 lb. cold-pressed paper. © 2018 Sheila Delgado.

Last week I took part in Louise Gale’s “heART Exchange“. I sent out three handmade postcards and will receive 3 in return. I was having so much fun, I made a couple of extras for friends.

Thankful Postcards. 11 19 SMD
Thankful Postcards. 11 19 SMD
Thankful Desert Postcard. 6 x 4, watercolor, pen on Arches 140 lb. cold-pressed paper. © 2019 Sheila Delgado.
Thankful Desert Postcard. 6 x 4, watercolor, pen on Arches 140 lb. cold-pressed paper. © 2019 Sheila Delgado.

I am so in love with these colors right now. I kept playing, and a have a handful in the works. Haha. I also spent a couple of days on a small tree. Just some creative late-night play. I am almost out of Green Gold. Haha.

Look Out. 4 x 4, watercolor, pen on Arches 140 lb. cold-pressed paper. © 2019 Sheila Delgado.
Look Out. 4 x 4, watercolor, pen on Arches 140 lb. cold-pressed paper. © 2019 Sheila Delgado.
Vista. 4 x 4, watercolor, pen on Arches 140 lb. cold-pressed paper. © 2019 Sheila Delgado.
Vista. 4 x 4, watercolor, pen on Arches 140 lb. cold-pressed paper. © 2019 Sheila Delgado.
Tree, 4 x 4, watercolor, pen on Arches 140 lb. cold-pressed paper. © 2019 Sheila Delgado.
Tree, 4 x 4, watercolor, pen on Arches 140 lb. cold-pressed paper. © 2019 Sheila Delgado.

Wishing you a delightful, delectable December!

Joy is not a season, it’s a way of living.

Kalley Heiligenthal

16 thoughts on “Snow And Mo’

  1. laurelle

    I was saving this to get back to because I had to comment how wonderful this post made me feel. Your quote at the end is so appropriate. Joy really is a way of living, an attitude of facing all that is thrown at us in the best way we can. Of course it’s not all joy, but positivity certainly helps. From the first photos of the glorious wintery Mingus and deep carpet of snow surrounding you to the wonderful news of being featured in two sites and then your series of charming landscapes and your cheery descriptions, it has put a smile on my face and in my heart each time I read it. Bless you, Sheila, for spreading and sharing joy!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      So true Laurelle. Sometimes it is hard to “put on a happy face”. But it is the better option. 🙂 I am so HaPpY you enjoyed this post 🙂 I am hoping it won’t be our last snow of the season.
      Thank you my friend, for taking the time to visit, and to share your kind thoughts with me. YOU have filled my heart with JOY today 🙂

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  2. carol edan

    So glad to see you posting! What beautiful country you live in… thanks for sharing. Yes I saw you on Chandra’s post! Brachot and be well!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      It is very NEON at times isn’t it Sea? LOL 🙂 I learned about that color from Angela Fehr. So glad you enjoyed the photos 🙂

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  3. dotty seiter

    Sheila, WAY AWESOME START TO DECEMBER, my friend! I am buoyed by your current color palette—it’s the perfect antidote to a long run of barely interrupted gray here in my neck of the woods. I’m further nourished by the looseness of your landscape postcards and their related 4×4’s!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      I am elated and elevated by your generous evaluations! Thank you, Dotty 🙂 It is grey and dark here today. Thought it might snow, but it is just cold and damp. Not raining, just damp. LOL. Wishing you sunny days!

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    2. Kat van Rooyen

      Sheila, this was a wonderful post! Your photography was great—Mingus is glorious with snow! And I love that you are getting recognition. You deserve it, and more. I agree with Dotty’s comment especially, and all those following.

      BTW I can no longer “like” your posts. I click on it and it takes me out to another window that’s open.

      Love you, lady!
      Kat

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      1. Sheila Post author

        Dotty has a way with words 🙂 Thank you Kat. 🙂
        I think, but this is just a guess, that the problem is with your site. I couldn’t comment on several different blogs. It started suddenly. Then after trying many, many things, I updated my site plugins. I was just on my site and it had to be done. I had no clue it could be the problem. After I did that, the next time I tried to post a comment on another blog, it worked. I can’t tell you what plugin, or why, or how. But I can comment again. LOL 🙂
        It’s easy to update them, just click and let it run. It will let you know when it is done. 🙂
        Love you right back Kat 🙂

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Thank you Louise 🙂 So nice to know you visit! Thank you for the wonderful card of wishes 🙂 It was a wonderful surprise. Wishing you the happiest of holidays!

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    1. Sheila Post author

      Well… trying to get my mojo back. If I make the commitment, I have to follow through. LOL. Before you know it, February will be here. Gotta have it back by then. LOL 🙂 Thanks Val 🙂

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