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Three Friends ©2012 Dora Sislian Themelis
7x10 Watercolor on Arches
Last year around this time I signed on to the 100 Paintings Challenge. I wanted to do a few things by trying to paint 100 paintings in one year: build a body of work, learn how to use watercolor paints better, see subjects with a keener eye, push myself to paint regularly. And maybe sell a few works.

Shells with Peach ©2012 Dora Sislian Themelis
7x10 Watercolor on Arches
 The challenge has been wonderful in all of those ways, except I will not meet the deadline with 100 pieces of work. Nope. Not gonna happen. Not this year anyway.

Four Shells with Rock ©2012 Dora Sislian Themelis
7x10 Watercolor on Arches
On the plus side, I have met most of my goals, and even sold a few paintings. So I consider the year a win. I am up for round 2. As soon as my deadline arrives I am committing to another go around.

I am grateful for the opportunities I found this year and I'm looking forward to better things ahead.
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  1. ann @ studiohydeJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I applaud you for even taking on the 100 Painting Challenge - love these paintings and how you are brave with your shadows - mine often end up too wishy-washy.

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  2. Dora Sislian ThemelisJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Thanks Ann. I really like the depth good shadows make, and they keep things interesting. I set up my subjects with strong light to get deep darks.

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  3. Marsha ThorntonJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Love your work. My favorites are the tractor and the sun flowers. Enjoyed seeing how you use the negative space.

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    1. Dora Sislian ThemelisJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:34 PM

      Thank you so much Marsha! I'm so happy you took time to leave a comment!

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