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DAYS 29 AND 30!

day 29
 Heart Wings
watercolor on FABRIANO Artistico paper
12,5 x 18cm/ 5" x 7"
 

day 30
 Trumpet Flower
 watercolor on FABRIANO Artistico paper
12,5 x 18cm/ 5" x 7"

MY COLLAGE OF THE PAINTINGS COMPLETED: 3 DRAWINGS, 25 WATERCOLORS, 2 TOSSED

"Angel wing begonias" and "trumpet flowers" are my final paintings for the month. I worked on them together. "Heart wings" I started with the flowers and worked the background later. "Trumpet flowers" was the opposite. I'm always trying to see what works best. In the end, I'm discovering that it varies from painting to painting and there are no set of rules but just a lot of practice and more practice!

Funny how I started the challenge thinking it might be easier the second time around. I found it harder this time even if I had prepared my ideas, photos etc. I work on my artwork everyday, in some way, even if for only five minutes. I don't normally finish a painting every day, it took a lot of effort to do otherwise!
The greatest thing about participating in this challenge was seeing others work. It is a big inspiration and motivation to work along side so many talented people all on a common quest to become better painters.

Enormous gratitude to all of my art friends who encouraged and supported me along the way! Honestly, I could not have done it without your precious contribution!
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  1. Lorraine Brown31 January 2014 at 08:35

    Congratulations Celia, and how good does your collage look! It certainly shows a lot of hard work but I know you agree that all the extra painting has really been beneficial

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  2. Debi Hinshaw31 January 2014 at 12:37

    Wonderful collage of your wonderful paintings and sketches. I have loved seeing your work and joining the challenge along with you. I agree with you I found it a bit harder this time to complete a painting each day. It was a great experience and the practice is always good.
    Looking forward to seeing more of work Celia!! I am already looking forward to the next challenge.

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    1. Celia Blanco5 February 2014 at 11:01

      Thank you Debi, I have enjoyed working along with you!

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  3. laura31 January 2014 at 14:28

    They're both lovely, lively. Trumpet flowers are one of my favorites.
    I agree, each painting requires it's own approach; we have to just keep painting!

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  4. Tito31 January 2014 at 17:11

    Complimenti Celia per avere felicemente concluso questa impegnativa avventura. La qualità dei tuoi lavori mi sembra decisamente molto buona e questi ultimi due acquerelli lo dimostrano. L'ultimo, "Trompet flower" trovo che sia uno dei più riusciti della serie. Abbraccio.

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  5. RH Carpenter31 January 2014 at 18:28

    Congratulations! Such colorful and bright paintings to come out of this challenge! The angel wing begonia would make a great Valentine's Day card!

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    1. Celia Blanco5 February 2014 at 11:03

      I appreciated all your kind visits to my blog and encouraging comments Rhonda!

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  6. Debbie Nolan31 January 2014 at 21:58

    Dear Celia - it was absolutely wonderful seeing all your work together in one collage. I really admire you for finishing a painting a day. Congratulations for finishing and sharing.

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  7. martine paquet31 January 2014 at 23:24

    Congratulations, Celia! It was a daily pleasure to look at your colorful watercolors...Looking forward to your next one.

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    1. Celia Blanco5 February 2014 at 11:04

      Thank you Martine, it is great to meet new art friends. I'm happy you kept up with my work.

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  8. Jane1 February 2014 at 01:21

    Your paintings are beautiful right till the end , and I love the collage of them , a show of sunny and bright colored works . Now, you have yourself a nice and relaxing weekend :-)

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  9. art by Michael Perchard1 February 2014 at 01:55

    Celia! Thank you for a wonderful month of beautiful art. The last two pieces are so very wonderful. Your use of color always makes me smile. I love, love, love how you make art! Keep on keeping on! I wish I had better words to describe how much I love your work and why they always make me so very happy! Bring on February!
    Abbracci!
    Michael

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    1. art by Michael Perchard1 February 2014 at 15:36

      Oh Celia! I just now read in the newspaper about the flooding in Rome. Hope all is well!
      Michael

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    2. Celia Blanco5 February 2014 at 11:07

      It warms my heart to read such kind words Michael! I can't thank you enough!

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  10. Helen H Trachy1 February 2014 at 04:41

    Your sweet hearts put a lovely end to this month challenge! Bravo again Celia and thanks for your steady support as well. Fun wasn't it and tiring..., but in a few days we'll just remember the good moments! xx

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    1. Celia Blanco5 February 2014 at 11:09

      THank you Helen, I was in good company. It always makes a challenge more fun when you can share your ups and downs.

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  11. Wendy Barrett1 February 2014 at 08:14

    These two florals make a grand finale to your challenge Celia! They are both beautiful! I was interested to hear that you found the challenge harder the second time around. Your paintings look stunning en masse in your collage. I love all of them but I think the candy cane and the primroses are my favourites. Do you think you will participate in a challenge again?

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    1. Celia Blanco5 February 2014 at 11:12

      I think I gave myself more difficult subject matter than last time and I paint slow. I appreciated your steady words of encouragement throughout the challenge!

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  12. Laura2 February 2014 at 02:48

    Well done Celia. I love your use of colour and also your unique compositions. Funny though as I know trumpet flowers as being white in the UK but I am no expert on these things. I prefer your lovely vibrant ones. :-)

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    1. Celia Blanco5 February 2014 at 11:14

      They must be beautiful in any color, although here we have mostly oranges and reds. These are from my mother-in-laws garden. Thank you for the visit!

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  13. hmuxo2 February 2014 at 15:10

    Beautiful florals, Celia!!! Congratulations on completing the challenge...!!!

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  14. Joan Tavolott2 February 2014 at 22:42

    Your colors in these two florals is gorgeous!!! I love both of them. Congrats on finishing the challenge!

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  15. jerilanders4 February 2014 at 17:39

    Very nice work! I love the Bleeding Hearts. I too use Fabriano watercolor paper for all my illustration, it is great paper.

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    1. Celia Blanco5 February 2014 at 11:16

      Thank you Jeri for visiting my blog and leaving such kind words! I love Fabriano, I'm glad to know you agree!

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  16. Sergio DS6 February 2014 at 17:01

    I have just realised that you´re making a painting a day, you´re really prolific.
    Don´t stop!!!

    Congrats.

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    1. Celia Blanco7 February 2014 at 12:00

      Thanks Sergio! I managed to paint daily for 30 days...somehow. Thank you for visiting!

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  17. Unknown13 February 2014 at 08:23

    beautiful floral! love the colors you used!
    artisoo

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  18. J. Paz14 February 2014 at 16:26

    Hola, Celia!
    Encantada al comprobar que tus colores siguen soñando. Preciosa acuarela.
    Un abrazo y feliz fin de semana.

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    1. Celia Blanco15 February 2014 at 00:02

      Gracias por tus lindas palabras, un abrazo a ti!

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