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Day 11 – 30 In 30

I may have totally flubbed this. Her face… not sure it works. I think I am not comfortable with it, because I tried to create it from thin air. Only the mouth was there, barely. I was thinking of leaving her featureless. Let me know what you think.

This started with leftover acrylic paint. Then a layer of watercolor, covered with plastic wrap. I used more watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and pen.

Here is a short slide show for you. I darkened the lips. Figure, with a hat like that you need bold lips too.

Vale, Mixed media on Yupo. 8 x 11. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

The hat, and her shoulders stood out. It took a long time to figure out if she was facing me, or to the left.

Bette Davis as Charlotte Vale in Now Voyager.

I named her Vale. She looks as if she is using the hat as one. And she reminds me of Bette Davis in Now Voyager. Her character name was Charlotte Vale. She goes from being a wallflower, to a fashion plate. There is more to the story, but one of the key scenes is when she is revealed. It is all about the hat, and the shoes.

I also revised Ardent Daydream. Added an outline to the top of the hat. I had it sitting on my desk, and it was bothering me. So I fixed it.

Ardent Daydream. Watercolor, acrylic, pen on Yupo. 2.5 x 3.5 © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Ardent-revised. Watercolor, acrylic, pen on Yupo. 2.5 x 3.5 © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Happy painting, and a safe 9-11 to all. Check out Leslie’s blog for today’s creations.

Flaming Flower – Day Four 30 in 30

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Flaming Flower. 5 x 4, watercolor, pen, gouache, 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Truth be told, I had these four sunflowers done before the start of the challenge. I thought I might do a series for each week of the challenge. But four does not a full week make. Still, four is a nice set of cards, place mats, coasters, mugs perhaps. Or some awesome pillows!

The title for this piece, comes from the song that came to mind today. Don McLean’s tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, Starry Starry Night. Another favorite. A classic, in my opinion that speaks of the longing that is in the heart of every artist. OK, some might argue that it is just Top Forty tripe. But to me, it speaks volumes.

Treat yourself to a bit of art today!

Pillow mock up

pillow mock up

Pillow mock up

Available soon in my Spoonflower shop.

Sun-Shiny Day – Day Three 30 in 30

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Sun-Shiny Day. 5 x 4, watercolor, pen, gouache, 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Song lyrics often invade my brain. A geeky little trait I share with my good friend Naomi. Today it is this classic by Johnny Nash. I could listen to it all day. How can you not be happy when this is playing? The song has been covered over forty times, and it is a pretty good bet that is why. His was released in 1972. I was five, and I have clear memories of my Mom and her sisters playing this album again, and again. There was a lot of dancing going on!

Jimmy’s version will get you dancing too. Admit it, you are singing along!

The Holly Cole Trio released their version in 1993. About the same time my marriage was ending. No wonder I find this so powerful. In the beginning she is not quite convinced. She wants it to be true, but heartache and doubt linger. Her strength builds slowly. In the end, she can only be true to herself. Her power cannot be denied. Her light is bright, and will not be dimmed.

I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.

I think I can make it now, the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I’ve been praying for
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.

Wishing you a very Sun-Shiny Day!

Arty happiness is in Leslie’s challenge!