Tag Archives: Leslie Saeta September 2016 30 in 30 challenge

Day 19 – Noble Nopales

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Noble Nopales. 4 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Noble Nopales. 4 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Every time I see cactus flowers or prickly pears, I think “crown of thorns”. And sometimes I even hear Sandra Bullock saying it, like she did in Hope Floats. (Oh my gosh, that movie was made in 1998, I can’t believe it is that old!)

The luscious purple/magenta bulbs look like jewels to me. I am sure they do to the rabbits and birds too! Juicy fruit filled jewels.

I don’t know why, and I was unhappy with the fact that these came out dusty looking. Like there is a layer of white gouache. I only used watercolor, so it is a mystery. After a while, the next day, I decided it was not a bad thing. They do in fact look dusty or washed out, in life.

I spent the better part of the weekend cleaning and organizing. I felt like I was working in the middle of a pig pen. I was only using a small part of my desk, and the rest was covered in a mess of supplies. And you know how it goes, the mess always gets worse before it gets better! I am still at the “worse” stage.  But there is always tomorrow!

Happy Monday everyone!

 

Treat yourself to the Day 19 art on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
My Pinterest board for the event is over 1000 works of art!

 

 

 

Day 18

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Wide awake. 6 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Wide awake. 6 x 6 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Not sure this is done. I did one like this before, and used pen to show the petals. So I may go back in and add some shapes. Or maybe some bits of blue sky. Contemplating. I love how the colors mingle, it was a lot of fun!

I am trying to get ahead on writing my posts for the week I am gone. Was so excited to have the paintings done, I forgot about the posts. Bye for now.

Wishing you a sunny Sunday!

Treat yourself to the Day 18 art on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
My Pinterest board for the event is bursting with almost 1000 works of art!

 

 

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Day 17 Of 30

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Country Roads. 4.25 x 8 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

Country Roads. 4.25 x 8 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold pressed paper. © 2016 Sheila Delgado

How do I know God wants us to smile? Because he lined the country roads with wildflowers. Yellow, purple, white, and blue.  Some stand tall, together yet apart. Others huddle close as if sharing a secret.

Some of the challenge artists are sharing secrets. About themselves, their work, or their subjects. I think we all are standing tall. Dedicated to a common goal. Working together, even though we are apart.

Leslie has her reasons for hosting the challenge.  She wants us to have fun, paint more and get our art out into the world. I think the true blessing comes in the friendships we make.

Thank you Leslie, for all the hard work you put into this event! To all of my 30 in 30 friends old and new…

Thanks so much for dropping by, taking a look, and letting me know what you think.  I know we usually give thanks at the end of this artsy month. But each day I am so grateful to hear from you… just wanted to let you know.

 

Treat yourself to the Day 17 art on Leslie Seata’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
My Pinterest board for the event is bursting with almost 900 works of art!

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