Tag Archives: Leslie Saeta’s January 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

Day 16 – 30 In 30

 

Free Bird. 5 x 5 acrylic on paper. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

Free Bird. 5 x 5 acrylic on paper. © 2015 Sheila Delgado

Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang there except those that sang best.
Henry Van Dyke

How did it happen that their lips came together?
How does it happen that birds sing, that snow melts,
that the rose unfolds, that the dawn whitens behind
the stark shapes of trees on the quivering summit of the hill?
A kiss, and all was said.
Victor Hugo

 

I managed to get two pieces completed today. I am “out of the studio” tomorrow and I won’t have time to paint. On this, I used my fingers to paint, and my paint brush to doodle. The birds were there, the bodies and tails, I didn’t have to add much. Paint drips became trees. Loose and unstructured, that was the only plan. There are things I would change, but I am happy with it. What do you think? See?

 

Treat yourself, visit Leslie’s site for a look at the artwork created today.

Also hop on over to Sea Dean’s blog and vote, each vote is a chance to win prizes!

Visit Cindy Williams and read one or more of her artist interviews!

Over 600 phenomenal pieces of art so far, on my Pinterest board for this event.

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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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leslie Saeta’s 30 Paintings in 30 Days – Day 30

Day 30. Pear, 5 x 5 watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Day 30. Pear, 5 x 5 watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Another quick pear to finish off the month-long challenge. I have to be out the door before dawn so this will have to do. I had plans during this challenge to do some canvas work. I also was hoping to work with pastels, and get some practice in with those. But I have been painting late at night, and watercolors are quiet, and need very little clean up. There is always next month!

Have a super day everyone!

Leslie Saeta’s 30 Paintings in 30 days Challenge