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Pear – Day 14 of 30 in 30

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Messy Pear. ATC watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Messy Pear. ATC watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Loose was about three minutes back from where I stopped painting. Next stop. Overworked.

Still for all that is wrong with this pear, I really like it. It is far from perfect. I love aged, chipped and peeling, left out in the rain and rusted shut.

This looks like it has lived a long life. The art, not the real pear. Although, maybe that did too now that I think about it. Looks like it was left on a desk, and someone spilled some Coke on it. They tried to wipe it up, but duh, it is watercolor. So the paint smeared into a muddy mess.

Happy Day 14 to all the artists still working away in Leslie’s Challenge! Happy Tuesday to everyone – Thanks for stopping by!

Orchid ATC – Day Six 30 in 30

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Orchid. ATC watercolor on cold press paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Orchid. ATC watercolor on cold press paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

I have wanted to paint Orchids for years. They just defy description don’t they. From the plain and simple, to the outrageously exotic. There are over 25,000 species, and over 100,000 hybrids. What???  No wonder they seem so intimidating to me.

Now that I have made my first attempt, I can wipe my brow and… try again.

I am happy with how my little orchid turned out. I had planned on going loose and washy with it. And I should have added some warmth in the background. This palette is entirely too cool. But what better to brighten a dreary day than a brilliant, blushing bloom.

Stay warm out there! Take a moment to visit Leslie’s blog, you are bound to find a few sizzling summer scenes to slip into.

 

 

 

Day 11 – Sea Dean’s Art Party

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Cookie. Watercolor ATC. 2.5 x 3.5 140 lb. cold press paper. @2013 Sheila Delgado

Cookie. Watercolor ATC. 2.5 x 3.5 140 lb. cold press paper. @2013 Sheila Delgado

I love making gingerbread cookies this time of year. I usually just make them small and round, bite size. And I am admitting right here for you all – I buy ready-made dough. First I slice the roll as directed. I then cut the slices in half, and then in half again. That way you get more cookies! I roll them between my palms, into little balls. Gingerbread can take me right back to those carefree days of childhood.

Take a look at the great art being created for Sea’s party.

A few moments of joy for you – I Pray on Christmas.