The 30 in 30 Challenge is Complete!

Taos Gorge Overlook Collage

I am writing this post on the final day of the 30 in 30 Painting Challenge. This collage depicts thirty 6"x 8" paintings in oil, all in different palettes and on various painting surfaces. You can see all of the paintings individually on my blog either here or on my website, sekulastudio.com

I would very much love to hear which are your favorites. It is easier to post a comment on the blog on my website than it is here. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am beginning to phase out the one I have on blogger and concentrate everything here. Yes, that is a big endorsement for Fine Art Studio Online (FASO).

I will be sharing what I learned from the painting challenges in an upcoming post. But for now, spring is calling and I must go outside and greet her!

30 in 30 Painting Challenge, Day Two

Taos Gorge Overlook, 6" x 8", Oil

5-Day Painting Challenge Recap

Here are all five paintings done in Mary Gilkerson's 5-Day Painting Challenge. All participants had between 20-30 minutes to complete each painting. The suggested size was 5" x 7" or 6" x 8". I elected to do mine in a series of 5" x 7" pastels featuring one of my all-time favorite places on earth, the Taos Gorge Overlook.  Here are all five together. I'd love to hear if you have a favorite. Thanks again for coming along on this short but wonderful journey. 

5-Day Painting Challenge, Day Five

Well, this wraps up Mary Gilkerson's 5-Day Painting Challenge. It has been so much fun! Did you have a favorite? I'd love to hear from you!

Taos Gorge Overlook, 5"x 7", pastel

5-Day Painting Challenge, Day Four

Day Four of Mary Gilkerson's 5-Day Painting Challenge. Popping some color on this one!

Taos Gorge Overlook, 5"x 7", pastel

5-Day Painting Challenge, Day Three

Day Three of Mary Gilkerson's 5-Day Painting Challenge. So much fun!

Taos Gorge Overlook, 5"x 7", pastel

5-Day Painting Challenge, Day Two

Day Two of Mary Gilkerson's 5-Day Painting Challenge. I am continuing with my chosen theme.  This series is being done on Clairefontaine Pastelmat. 

Taos Gorge Overlook, 5" x 7", pastel

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5-Day Painting Challenge, Day One

Today is the first day of  Mary Gilkerson's 5-Day Painting Challenge.  I am warming up for Leslie Saeta's 30 in 30 Challenge. Actually, I had signed up for Mary's first and decided it would be an excellent thing to carry out further so, I signed up for both. This particular challenge is to paint a small painting, 5"x7" or 6"x 8" in 20 to 30 minutes. When the timer goes off so do your hands. I have chosen to work in a series from a scene that I absolutely love, the Taos Gorge Overlook. 

Taos Gorge Overlook, 5"x 7", pastel