Thursday, January 01, 2009
color/colour/gray/grey
Friday, December 12, 2008
12 Drummers Drumming

Media: oil
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $100 USD
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Happy Colors

I’ve also noticed that color can have a profound effect on physical and emotional health, so make sure you are surrounded by happy colors.
Monday, December 08, 2008
Challenges
Ireland 2008Challenges are how we learn and grow.
Success is the result of solving problems and moving forward in the face of difficulty, so expect "interesting" situations in 2009.
As I prepare for the New Year I will be approaching the challenges of a slower economy and how to market my art in these times of economic downturn. As artist we must keep focus on both sides of our business development; the business of making art and the business of marketing it. I will be trying to learn new ways to grow my business so I can do what I love to do best make art.
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Saturday, December 06, 2008
Made in America
All of my artwork is original American Made.Tags: creativity
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
The Twelve days of Christmas

Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.
Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.
Four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
Six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit: prophesy, serving, teaching, exhortation, contribution, leadership, and mercy.
Eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
From here on, the order is different from the original song!
Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.
Eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
Twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving

Here are a few fun facts about turkeys that you can share with your family and friends during Thanksgiving dinner. To learn even more about turkeys, visit the turkey animal facts page.
*Turkeys have heart attacks. When the Air Force was conducting test runs and breaking the sound barrier, fields of turkeys would drop dead.
*Turkeys can drown if they look up when it is raining.
*Turkeys spend the night in trees. They fly to their roosts around sunset.
*Turkeys fly to the ground at first light and feed until mid-morning. Feeding resumes in mid-afternoon.
*Gobbling starts before sunrise and can continue through most of the morning.
*A wild turkey has excellent vision and hearing. Their field of vision is about 270 degrees. This is the main reason they continue to elude some hunters.
*A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. They can also burst into flight approaching speeds between 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds.
*Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey.
*In 2007, the average American ate 17.5 pounds of turkey.
*The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds, about the size of a large dog.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving

This week in the United States we are celebrating Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite holidays because it is a day that is it is centered on family and food! Most of the food being home cooked. It is also a day to remind ourselves on how lucky we are and to be thankful for it. Everyday is a good day to remind yourself of everything you have to be thankful for. You might, also, think about keeping a gratitude journal so you can record your thankful's every day. Then if you are having a bad day and don't we all, you can go back and review how lucky you really are.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Impasto

What is impasto? Impasto is an art term used to describe thickly textured paint that is almost three-dimensional in appearance.
Using an impasto technique often leaves visible brush strokes in the finished painting. Many times those brush strokes are actually more important than the subject matter itself.
You could almost say impasto is a type of sculpture,but for painters and on a canvas.I love to move the butter paint around with my palett knife
For example, if you see a painting and you are not sure whether the artist has used impasto technique, just look at the painting from the side. Check for globs of paint sticking out from the canvas. That's impasto.
From the front, impasto paint is highlighted by whatever natural light is in the room (since it sticks out so much) and with heavy impasto you’ll be able to see shadows underneath the paint too.
Unlike wet-on-wet blending techniques, impasto really makes a physical statement, which is why you'll find it most often in expressive, abstract works.
That why I sometimes call my work impressionism/expressionism.
You see, impasto has been around for a long time, Van Gogh used impasto for it's expressive qualities. Before Van Gogh, artists would build up layers of paint to add realism to their work, making objects appear more three-dimensional.
But Van Gogh was different. He used impasto to gave weight to his brilliant colors, movement to his skies, and emotion to his landscapes.
Check out this detail of Van Gogh’s Wheat Field with Cypresses.

He could have painted with the exact same colors without the impasto, but what would have happened? There would have been no movement, no feeling in the painting. No Van Gogh.
If you’re an artist, impasto’s not too tricky to do yourself.
Mostly it involves loading up your brush or painter’s knife with more paint than you’d normally need. Then, instead of “dying” or “scrubbing” the canvas with color, just let the paint squish onto the canvas and sit there.
You don’t want to fiddle with any one spot too much, otherwise you’ll lose that three-dimensional quality by overworking the paint.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Ala Prima Painting
Ala Prima Painting
Ala prima typically refers to the process of painting in one sitting. This is something I do with my daily paintings http://paintingoftheday.blogspot.com .The application of colour is quick, and commonly full of expression. The texture is created in an impromptu way through the manipulation of a thicker layer of paint.
Ala prima technique does not involve layers or glazing. As such, the rule of "flexible over inflexible" or "Fat over Lean" does not necessarily apply. However, dull areas and cracking can still occur, so it is imperative that when painting ala prima that too many solvents or mediums are not used. Instead, paintings in an ala prima style are usually painted with colour straight from the tube or with a minimal use of drying oil or solvents.
I have put more texture in this painting.
Eggplant and Company No.2
About This Painting:
Eggplant and Company No.2
oil on stretched canvas
Media: oil
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
How to Purchase:
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Paradox of Our Age
We have bigger houses but smaller families;
More conveniences, but less time;
We have more degrees, but less sense;
More knowledge, but less judgment;
More experts, but more problems;
More medicines, but less healthiness;
We've been all the way to the moon and back,but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor.
We build more computers to hold more information to produce more copies than ever but have less communication.
We have become long on quantity,but short on quality.
These are times of fast foods but slow digestion;
Tall man but short character;
Steep profits but shallow relationships.
It's a time when there is much in the window,but nothing in the room.
Eggplants and Company
About This Painting:
I am working on a series of three paintings, all will be of the same still life but I will be adding more texture to each painting.
Texture in painting is a difficult element to define. Texture does not just refer to the roughness of smoothness of a work of art, but also to the subtle gradations of surface difference, from the quality of the brushstrokes to the addition of foreign element into the work of art.
The Paradox of texture:
The most exciting aspect of texture is that, when used carefully, it adds to the meaning and depth of an artwork. On the other hand, if texture is used inharmoniously, then it can becomes a negative factor.
I was at a meeting of artist recently and the guest speaker said,"that paintings with texture are thought to be better painting by the viewer." So I am doing my own little experiment in texture with this still life set up.
Eggplants and Company
oil on gallery wrapped stretched canvas
8x10
Media: oil
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
How to Purchase:
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Or, send me an email
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Sunday, November 02, 2008
Seize the Day

I am doing a self portrait every month for the next year. This is the first in the series.
A Self-portrait is a representation of an artist, drawn, painted, photographed, or sculpted by the artist. Although self-portraits have been made by artists since the earliest times, it is not until the Early Renaissance in the mid 1400s that artists can be frequently identified depicting themselves as either the main subject, or as important characters in their work. With better and cheaper mirrors, and the advent of the panel portrait, many painters, sculptors and printmakers tried some form of self-portraiture
There are many reasons for painting self portraits, not least being the continuation of a long tradition of self-portraiture among artists (just think of those by Rembrandt and Van Gogh). Then there's the advantage that it's the one model who's always available, at any time of the day).
I've been hooked on self portraits ever since I first attempted one (which was not a success, though my second self portrait I framed and still have on display). I don't paint self portraits for any narcissistic reason, but for the challenge. After all, if I can't capture my own likeness and a feeling of my character, how can I attempt to get someone else's?
I've done self portraits in charcoal, pastel pencils, watercolor, and acrylics.
The results have varied from as realistic (in terms of color and likeness) to strongly Expressionistic. From pleasing (the self portraits I show others) to strange (the self portraits few people see). I regard getting a feeling of character more important than a photorealistic likeness, for which I personally prefer using a camera.
I rarely set out with something specific in mind, other than to paint a self portrait, and just let the painting evolve on the canvas, following the mood I'm in. Some self portraits are of the feeling, the mood of the day others are of the likeness I see in the mirror all are a challenge,
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Birthday Party Cupcakes
Birthday Party Cupcakes No2
About This Painting:
Birthday Parties are always fun. Cupcakes and candles just adds to the fun.
Birthday Party Cupcakes No.2
Media: oil
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $50 USD
How to Purchase:
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Broccoli Painting
Broccoli
About This Painting:
An oil painting of Broccoli.
Broccoli has been around for more than 2000 years, The name "broccoli" comes for the Latin word brachium, which means "branch," or "arm." Americans have grown it in their gardens for only about 200 years! The first commercially grown broccoli was grown and harvested in New York, then planted in the 1920's in California. A few crates were sent back East and by 1925 the broccoli market was off the ground.
Broccoli
6x6
oil on stretched canvas
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
VanGogh Sunflowers No.2
VanGogh Sunflowers No.2
About This Painting:
VanGogh Sunflowers No.2
12x9 Acrylic on 140 lb watercolor paper
Media: acrylic
Size: 9 in X 12 in (22.9 cm X 30.5 cm)
Price: $100 USD
How to Purchase:
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Monday, October 06, 2008
Shadows
Friday, October 03, 2008
Art on the Internet

Art on the Internet
The Internet is a remarkably user-friendly way to
navigate the art world. The World Wide Web can be
used to do background research on an artist or type
of art that interests you, to locate dealers specializing
in that work, to scout available inventory and to
check prices. The Web offers access to art and galleries
all over the world.
relationship with a gallery that you might not readily
be able to visit. delilah@artbydelilah.com
However, no one polices the Web for accuracy, and the
Internet must be approached with intelligence and a
degree of caution. Art-historical information is only
as good as the source from which it comes.
have access to, or that are incorrectly described or not
authentic. Prices need to be understood within the
larger context of the art market, and are often meaningless
when you have not seen the work in person.
Many Internet portals offer listings of dealers and art
works for sale, but these are for the most part paid
services that are not screened for quality or reliability.
dealer has a home page on the adaa’s website, with a
link to that dealer’s personal site.
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While the Internet can be helpful in researching
an acquisition, the actual process of buying art
takes place in the real world.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
The Color Orange
For the month of October I will be painting things that are orange on my painting a day blog.
Row of Oranges
About This Painting:
Row of Oranges
6x12
oil on gallery wrapped stretched canvas with painted sides. The back has been wired and it can be hung as is or framed if you like.
Media: oil
Size: 12 in X 6 in (30.5 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $100 USD
How to Purchase:
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
Painting Tomatos





How many ways can I paint tomato's? It seems when I can think of nothing else to paint for the day I grab a tomato from the refrigerator, which is always stocked full of them and start painting. Here are just a few of the juicy little guys that I have painted this summer.
Heirloom Tomatoes
About This Painting:
Heirloom Tomatoes
6x9
watercolor on 140 lb watercolor paper
Media: watercolor
Size: 9 in X 6 in (22.9 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $50 USD
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Friday, September 26, 2008
winner of the painting is Thivia
Dear Delilah,
I am a writer and would love to have that feather painting of yours! To me, it represents all that the pen can achieve: creativity, intelligence, love, power, and more love! My boyfriend and me are in a long distance relationship and in today's world when everything is so digitalized and fast-paced, I still take the time to write him love letters and that's exactly what your painting of that feather is to me. It means so much more than just a feather.
It is absolutely stunning! I am such a fan of your work. There is not a day that passes that I don't stop by your blog to watch your creations. It's inspiring how you churn so many paintings so fast! I've been stuck on a watercolor painting for over 2 weeks now. I wish I had the perseverance you have! Anyway, congratulations on your gorgeous pieces! It's a pleasure to visit your site.
Thivia
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Last Picnic
Last Picnic
About This Painting:
Last Picnic
oil on canvas mounted on a RayMar Panel ready to frame
This painting was done en plien air today.
Media: oil
Size: 6 in X 8 in (15.2 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $100 USD
How to Purchase:
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Good Habits
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Free Give Away for September
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Change lead to creative thoughts.

Friday, September 12, 2008
John Cage
Today is not the day of thefree giveaway. It will be soon!Rules for Students and Teachers." Here they are:
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Imagination Needs a Space
Monday, September 08, 2008
Marsh Land
Marsh Land
The color yellow is on the plus side it is nearest to light. It is a happy color it has a sensation of warmth and seems to drift toward us.
Today is not the day of the free give away.
About This Painting:
Marsh Land
9x12 acrylic on paper
Media: acrylic
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
Price: $100 USD
How to Purchase:
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Saturday, September 06, 2008
Color
Today is not the day of the fre give away. Keep checking back it will be soon.
At the Point
About This Painting:
At the Point
Acrylic on paper
9x12
Media: acrylic
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
Price: $100 USD
How to Purchase:
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Free Give Away for September
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Free Give Away this Month
Staregazer Lilies
About This Painting:
Staregazer Lilies painted in watercolors on 140 lb coldpressed watercolor paper. The painting is 9x12 and matted in a white acid free matt to measure 11x14.
Free Give Away in September:
I will give away a small painting sometime this month. Check back daily on my blog http://paintingoftheday.blogspot.com to see what day I announce the free give away.When I make the announcement you will have 24 hours to email me for a chance to win.
Media: watercolor
Size: 9 in X 11 in (22.9 cm X 27.9 cm)
Price: $100 USD
How to Purchase:
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