Tag Archives: Leslie Saeta September 2014 30 in 30 challenge

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!

Heart. Mixed media on Yupo, 6 x 4.5. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

“The course of true love never did run smooth.”

― William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Day 14 – 30 In 30

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I played with more Prussian blue and Sap green today. Words for the day – fun, and experimentation. I don’t think I would count either one of these a finished painting. Not as successful as I hoped. But there are some interesting pieces, if I crop the images.

First, the two pieces I worked on today.

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

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

I cropped the painting above to a square, and I think it is more interesting. I put paint on, and took some off, and then added more. I think I just overworked it.

Blue Flow. Watercolor and gouache on Yupo. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

And for the trees above, two croppings. I really like the slender version. I named these “trees” but I can’t help but think of the Northern Lights. Reflecting off a lake, or a layer of fresh snow.

Blue tree. Watercolor and gouache on Yupo. 2 x 6.5. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Blue trees crop. Watercolor and gouache on Yupo. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Have you taken a look at the gallery of artists on Leslie’s blog? I hope you have had a terrific weekend! Thanks for visiting my blog, and thanks so much to those who take the time to comment. I love hearing from you!