1st Saguaro. 4 x 6 watercolor on paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado
Here is the first, once thought failed, cactus. What do you think? Is this a good save?
The sky started as a solid plane of color. The blue was just dark enough, that I was not sure additional layers would show up. But they do. Whew! It is a little spindly. The rows are a bit uneven. Still, there is nice texture, some mixing of colors, and a few nice blooms. I am very happy with how this turned out!
Saguaro. 6 x 6 watercolor on paper. © 2017 Sheila Delgado
This was my second attempt. I am happy with the result. Managed to loosen up. Also, I did not kill the light with too many layers. There are things I will do different the next time. Learned from this, so all is well.
Painting a Saguaro, SMDelgado
The first painting was solid areas of flat color. My white pen gave out, so I switched to paint and a brush. Wasn’t liking it, so I stopped and set it aside. Today it does not look as bad to me, I plan on going back to finish that one.
I was late in posting card #1. I did not receive these back to back. This fun Zentangle art is from my good friend Kat van Rooyen. We have swapped for several years. Kat lives in Tazewell Virginia. In years past, she has shared her wonderful photos of the Appalachian Mountains.
L.Y.A #2 2017 Kat van Rooyen. Tazewell VA
Kat is a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Her classes are popular and she often gets requests to add more. She is inspiring. Health issues could have stopped her in her tracks. But she keeps on going!
Kat’s message on the back:
And this reminder:
Thanks so much Kat for this awesome card. I love your work! My collection just keeps growing! It arrived in pristine condition! You can see more of Kat’s cool tangles at heartsuntangled.com. Her gorgeous photos are there as well. Be sure to visit!
LYA #1 2017, Deanie Houghtaling, Phoenix AZ
Yay! Postcard art in my mailbox! This card traveled to Oregon and made a round trip back to Arizona. Phoenix is an hour and half down the hill. Deanie and have swapped before, and I am so excited to receive her card again this year.
This is a photo of the Love Locks in Paris France taken in 2016. Isn’t that a great thought?
On the back:
” I take in all the colorful locks that line the bridge. Each one told a story. Each lock represented a relationship that was once special, whether it ended or turned into true happiness. The locks represented a past, present and a possible future.”
Ashley Earley, Alone in Paris
Deanie added:
“I always want to know the story behind the lock!
I want to know the story as well. Don’t you think it would make a great movie? The story behind the stories? Well guess what, Hallmark has one. Learn about the real Love Locks.
You can find more from Deanie on Instagram, @deanie213 and @focusonphoenix. Check them out!
Thanks Deanie! I love this card. It has me thinking of Paris, happy stories, and you!