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Abstract Postcard

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Mark making, black acrylic on 4 x 6 watercolor paper.

Mark making, black acrylic on 4 x 6 watercolor paper.

Working on my submission for the Visual Aids 17th ANNUAL POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE event. I have a handful of cards prepped with black acrylic marks. Today’s card started with basically four lines.

I rotated the card, to see what I could “see”. Took  a minute for an idea to form. This next step I completed quickly. About 15 minutes. That is only important because the goal was to keep my strokes loose.

I added more black around the edges, and some blue acrylic. The deadline is next month, so I have some time. Let me know what you think when you get the chance.

 

Bloomers. Watercolor and acrylic on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Bloomers. Watercolor and acrylic on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

 

 

November Showers

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We have had a bit of rain here in Southern California. My tail is waggin’. Oh may we be blessed by a long and wet winter! It has rained during the night, so I have not actually seen the rain. Kind of a bummer, but I am enjoying the cloudy days. The changing light, the cool temperature.

Cloudy November Sky

Cloudy November Sky

Clouds

Clouds

Trying to loosen up and not overwork.

leaf study, watercolor and acrylic on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

leaf study, watercolor and acrylic on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

 

Adios October

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I am a couple of days early I know. But I am hoping that November will renew whatever bit of talent I thought I had. This month has been crummy all around.

Unexpected car repairs – CHA CHING! Not just for me, but for everyone in the house. We have been playing musical cars for weeks. Yup, I think a double-deep-dip in the ol’ treat bag is needed. Now I just need to find a kid with overflowing treats.

October has never been my favorite month. Playing dodge the scary movies on TV. Or the Linda Blair shuffle. I am ready for Hallmark channels countdown to Christmas. A month filled with sappy, happy endings!

A few more attempts here. Working on some postcard art for Visual Aids. Another “map”, but I prefer the earlier layout – square. This seems a bit “scrunched”. The start of each of these was twig scribbled black acrylic. Marks without a rhyme or reason.

Map 2, watercolor on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Map 2, watercolor on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

The marks on this reminded me of the postcard I submitted last year. That one sold at the show.

Incline 2. Watercolor and acrylic on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Incline 2. Watercolor and acrylic on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

I started with glorious, imperfect lines on the card below. And then I mucked it up by working it to death. Should have just left it alone.

Leaf me alone. Watercolor and acrylic on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

Leaf me alone. Watercolor and acrylic on 140 lb. Arches cold pressed paper. © 2014 Sheila Delgado

May your Halloween be sweetly spooky! Save me a Kit Kat and a Baby Ruth! Gee wiz – did you know Kit Kats came in all these flavors? What are your favorite treats at Halloween?