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Day 15 of 30 in 30

Lotus. 4 x 6 postcard, watercolor and pen on 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

My painting for today is another postcard for Kat Sloma’s Liberate Your Art Postcard Exchange. Kat has volunteers help her to sort and prep the cards for mailing. I am going to send extra cards, as a “Thank You” for their help in making the exchange possible.

I was looking through The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones today. One of my treasures. My brother treated me to it at a discount book store, years ago. Six dollars for an encyclopedias worth of design information. My inspiration today is from the section on Egyptian motifs.

The lotus flower was a symbol of purity and rebirth. Lotus is often seen with Papyrus in artworks, together they symbolize the unity between upper and lower Egypt. It takes several days for the lotus to rise from murky pond waters. Amazing flower don’t you think?

Day 9 30 in 30

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Blah, blah, blah

Flower pot. 4 x 6 watercolor, pen on cold press paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Blah, blah, better?

The hand of the student still grips tightly. I know it is the small size I am working in that limits flings and flourishes. I discovered the cupboard is bare, no more paper in there. Until I make a trip for supplies, small it is.

Busy day today, this will have to do for Day 9. Caught up in mid-tones. Blah, blah, bland.

Have an awesome day y’all!

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Flaming Flower – Day Four 30 in 30

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Flaming Flower. 5 x 4, watercolor, pen, gouache, 140 lb. cold press paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Truth be told, I had these four sunflowers done before the start of the challenge. I thought I might do a series for each week of the challenge. But four does not a full week make. Still, four is a nice set of cards, place mats, coasters, mugs perhaps. Or some awesome pillows!

The title for this piece, comes from the song that came to mind today. Don McLean’s tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, Starry Starry Night. Another favorite. A classic, in my opinion that speaks of the longing that is in the heart of every artist. OK, some might argue that it is just Top Forty tripe. But to me, it speaks volumes.

Treat yourself to a bit of art today!

Pillow mock up