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Day 14 Of 30

Lavender Dreams. 6 x 6 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado

Another glorious sunset. And my attempt to capture it. I can say I had fun working on this. And it came quickly. Still, there are several things I’d change if I could.

The wash in the sky is far too light, and the clouds far too dark. The wash actually looks deeper in person, and the moon does stand out a bit more. When I started with the clouds, the colors were much too light, and I just overcompensated.

The pink on the top cloud was drying too dark, I added more white gouache to the mix, and you can see the result.

My first photo of the sun setting, I thought “WOW! Look at that!”

Moon rise over Mingus. SMD

And then it got better!

Moon rise over Mingus #2. SMD

Any wonder ancient Egyptians worshipped the sun?

Moon rise over Mingus #3. SMD

Wishing you all a super weekend! Thanks so much for visiting, always great to hear from you!

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Day 10 of 30

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Electric Blue. 4 x 8 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado

The sunset today wasn’t grand or “ahh” inspiring. Still it caught my eye. There was a line of glowing blue along the ridge. And the clouds seemed to be that same vivid hue.

Take a look and tell me if you can see it.

Blue clouds. SMD

I can’t get over the color in the clouds. This painting is a do over. Mostly because I want to do it better. And also, because that bit of yellow makes no sense. I wanted to capture a bit of warmth in that section of clouds. But it looks like the sun is setting there, and this view is to the east. No sense at all.

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Day 5 Of 30

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Granite Marble. 4 x 8 in. watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado

The light on the mountains today was spectacular. Snow was visible in some of the crevices. The variation in colors made me think of the countertops everyone is so crazy about now. WOW!

Mingus 1-4-2016, SMD

This photo does not do it justice. Five minutes later, the front range was bright gold, and the back range was indigo. At sunset, both were a solid mass of indigo, with a deep pink sky behind. Breathtaking!

Well, it’s here. It’s official. I am officially middle age. If my prediction proves true and I live to be 100. Today is my BIG-FIVE-OH. But I am cool with that. Don’t feel fifty, that’s for dang sure. It’s going to be just another 30 in 30 day. The celebration will come at the end of the month when I am with friends in San Diego.

Although, I might just have to head to Jerry’s Artarama and treat myself to something. They sent a birthday email about a free surprise gift (with purchase). Free surprise huh… who can resist?