The Group Gallery, September 2024 30-Day Creative Gathering

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We were a small bunch this round. Small but mighty! Many artists were unable to take part, but they did let me know, they hope to attend the next session. This concludes our 6th year of gathering together in the name of art and kinship.

457 pieces of art were created during the gathering. Woo Who! Our September total in 2022 was 713 pieces. One of the highest event totals we have had. More often, we produce between 600-700 pieces during the challenge.

Congratulations to everyone! You made time for yourself, time for your art. And if you only managed a few days, that still shows a strong determination. High five! Compliments as well, for supporting each other, encouraging & celebrating our individual strengths. Bravo!

The Gathering would be nothing,
without your talent and enthusiasm!

Grab a snack, and plop yourself down in a comfortable chair.
Here is the gallery for September 2024!
Roughly 3 minutes & will loop at the end.

Enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed the gallery.
Happy fall y’all!

30-Day Creative Gathering Collage

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I didn’t stay too far from my usual subjects. Florals dominated the month. I did experiment with a few new techniques in watercolor and collage. I learned a lot. That is always fun.

One of the reasons I enjoy digital collage, is that I am always learning new techniques. I want to do something, make it look a certain way. And often times, I have to figure out just how to do it. Haha.

30-Day Creative Gathering, Favorites Collage. 9-2024. © 2024 Sheila Delgado.

My favorites are the ones I had the most fun with. Some of you have already shared your favorite pieces with me. It is always interesting to know what others find appealing.

I count my September as a successful one. I picked up a brush, after many months of not painting. My desk is a mess, and I have ideas in mind for new work. I am looking forward to that. And also to the February 2025 session of the Gathering.

I will be adding some of these to my Society6 shop next week. I will let you know when they are available. I appreciate your interest in purchasing my art. Color me excited!

Thanks again friends, I really appreciate hearing from you.
Your support means a lot to me. God Bless!

September 2024, 30-Day Creative Gathering, Final Weeks

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Days 17-23, of the 30-Day Creative Gathering. 9-2024. © 2024 Sheila Delgado.

Hello!

I apologize, my site is being transferred to a new server, and there have been issues that caused the site to be down. It may still be offline, on and off, for a few more days.

Here are the last two weeks of the Gathering.

I tried another new watercolor technique with the coneflowers, above. A looser style. I didn’t quite get it right, but I was happy with how they turned out. I will be trying that again. The last two florals are mixed media. I am really having fun mixing watercolor, collage and digital collage.

Days 17, of the 30-Day Creative Gathering. 9-2024. © 2024 Sheila Delgado.

Days 22, of the 30-Day Creative Gathering. 9-2024. © 2024 Sheila Delgado.

The final days are like a blur. Time was passing so quickly. I think that is a good sign. I was in the zone, and having fun. I tried a new style, inspired by Lucie Duclos. I signed up for Sketchbook Revival, and followed her session. She uses a clean, simplified style. Also a bit retro with a 60’s feel. Really a fun way to approach collage.

Days 24-30, of the 30-Day Creative Gathering. 9-2024. © 2024 Sheila Delgado.

The large pink collage was also inspired by Lucie. I had so much fun with that, I did not want to stop. I painted the background. Some of the elements are hand panted as well. But the collage work is 100% digital.

Many of my favorites were from the final week. I am so thankful that my energy did not dwindle. In the next post, I will share my collage for the month, and also my favorites. The group gallery video will be up shortly as well.

Thanks again for following along. Happy day to you!