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30 Days of Art – A look Back

Jan 30 in 30 5 x 5

I am so glad I participated again this year in Leslie Saeta’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. It is quite a learning experience. I think the hardest part for me, is writing each day about what I have created.

I know I very often tell you I am not happy with the daily painting. (Lord please tell me I did not complain every day!) Seeing the paintings here, I am really very happy with them all. I know I struggled with wanting to spend more time on each piece. I wanted to create more along the lines of “Fine Art” and less, well less like the level that I am actually at.

I can see a huge improvement in my work, and that is AWESOME! I did not explore Pastels, or work in acrylics or collage as I had hoped. But I did work on Arches paper, as well as start to get familiar with YUPO. In that respect I did stretch out of my comfort zone.

I love the act of painting daily. I love discovering artists, and seeing their work every day. The absolute best part of the challenge for me, is making new friends. There are so many super talented artists taking part in the challenge. The beauty and diversity of what you create… it is a gift! You really are amazing!

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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visits my blog.
And thank you for taking the time to comment.
Your kind words are icing on the cake!

I will be catching up on visiting artists sites in the next few days. So bummed I am behind – what treasures I am missing!!!

Oh hey, good news here. I received my complimentary copy of Patty Digh’s new book, with my artwork inside. I will share it with you tomorrow!

Thanks again everyone, happy creating to you!

God Bless!

Day 27 & 28 in 30 of 30

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4 x 5 watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper.

A lot of nuthin’ much going on here today. I have painted a day ahead for most of this challenge. I thought yesterdays painting was done and posted, but it wasn’t. Duh.

Today has been a Donna Summer day. Been working hard for the money. I am sharing most of the rejects from today. These are the best of the worst.

Guess I should cut myself some slack. I went to the drive in last night, double feature. Then I came home and worked for a couple of hours. We saw Lone Survivor.

God Bless our American servicemen and women.

4 x 5 watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper.

Lack of sleep is obviously detrimental to my creativity. Still, I think each of these has something that is redeemable. And I had fun, so not a total loss. All practice is good practice!

Enjoy!

5 x 5 watercolor on YUPO

Coneflowers to brighten a December day.

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Humble coneflower on display,
drinking in each golden ray.
Face boldly
reaching
for the sun
Each in turn,
the healing one.
SMD

Echinacea (Coneflower) are easy to grow and very hardy. They tolerate heat and humidity and survive cold and drought. Echinacea resists most pests and diseases. These summer blooms can range from pink, white, yellow, orange, and purple. Their seed-filled cones are an irresistible treat to songbirds in the fall.

Native Americans have long used Echinacea as an antiseptic, an analgesic, and to treat poisonous insect and snake bites. It has also been used to treat toothaches and sore throat. Many swear by its ability to boost the immune system and ward off the common cold.

One more Birthday postcard I can cross off my list. This is a new technique for me, I did not get it quite right, but for a first try, this is not bad. It is an unexpected keeper!