Category Archives: Gouache

Day 19 – 30 in 30

I have tried for a week, to get ahead. I stayed up later than I should have last night. Painting and playing with color. I am actually ahead a couple of days now. That has never happened before. I was so tempted to show you all the paintings today.

I really like this piece. So much so, that I am going to show it to you two ways. Let me know which is your favorite.

This is how I painted it, using gravity as a tool.

The Sky is Crying. Watercolor and gouache on Yupo. 4.5 x 6 in. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

I left it to dry upside down, when I came back to it, this is what I saw.

Blue Seaweed. Watercolor and gouache on Yupo. 4.5 x 6 in. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

I was trying for more of those little “explosions”. When that didn’t work, I added more blue and let it work its way down.

I also went back and added more of a shadow to yesterdays heart. It is not showing as well in the scan. It shows as a thin line, but the color blends out into the surrounding area nicely.

Heart on Blue revised. Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. 4 x 4 in. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Heart on Blue. Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. 4 x 4 in. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Happy weekend everyone! Don’t forget to check out todays artwork gallery!

Day 16 – 30 In 30

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I am stunned. Don’t get me wrong. That is not conceit. It is pure… well I’ll let Gomer say it.

This is really good.

Coral. Watercolor and gouache on Yupo. 4.5 x 6 in. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

My first try… not so much.

Coral #1. Watercolor and gouache on Yupo. 4.5 x 6 in. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Some of the detail is lost in the low res image, so here are some close-ups for you.

Coral Detail #1

Coral Detail #2

Coral detail #3

If you are on Pinterest, take a look at my fabulous art “collection”. At fifteen days, I already have over 200 pins showcasing artists who are participating in Leslie’s painting challenge. If I won the lottery tomorrow, my walls would be covered with these works of art.

You can take a look at Leslie’s daily offering here, as well as the gallery for the day. Thanks so much for visiting my blog, it’s always nice to hear from you!

If I could be,
under the sea,
I would float aloft the current
in the wonder of the dream.
Cool, calm, deep true dark.
I would travel the world,
to the oceans heart.

Heart of the ocean,
cobalt commotion,
share your secrets tonight.
Deep true dark,
oh I will never part.
In your embrace I glide.

~SMD

Day 15 – 30 Paintings In 30 Days

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I just read that there are over 1000 artists taking part in Leslie’s challenge. That’s a whole lotta art goin’ on. We are half way through.

Today’s piece is a little bit collage, a little stamping, mostly mark making with paint. Back to the love theme, hoping to create a few more pieces this month for Brad’s upcoming book, “LOVE SAYINGS”.

Unfortunately the copper does not show in the scan. You can make out a few spots against the blue borders. It really adds some oomph in person.

Hope Monday is treating you well!