Tiffany Arp-Daleo Artwork

Abstract Paintings, Mixed Media, Photography

Pollen

11″ x 14″ Mixed media on canvas panel

I really like the colors in this painting, it’s mostly alcohol ink, a little watercolor and some pen. I chose to call it “Pollen” since it has a floral look to it, which makes me think of allergies!

I took a couple days off to celebrate my 50th birthday, which was on Thursday. My husband and I enjoyed a little staycation at Humphreys Half Moon Inn here in San Diego, it was glorious! I’ve been there many times to see concerts before Covid, but this was the first time I actually stayed at the resort. We really enjoyed the saltwater pool, the beautiful grounds, and eating and drinking too much! It’s probably a good thing that you only turn 50 once!

My friends and family spoiled me with gifts, including you guessed it, art supplies! I can’t wait to play with everything, so far I only broke out the new alcohol inks, 15 new shades!!! I will likely report on my experiences with the other new goodies, stay tuned!

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21 responses to “Pollen”

  1. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Happy Birthday, Tiffany. Congratulations on making the half-century mark. You share a birthday with my mom. Pollen is a wonderful painting. Enjoy all your new art supplies.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thanks! That’s cool I share the day with your mom, didn’t you say your birthday is this month also? I can’t make enough time to play in the studio, I wish I could just do art all day long!

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      1. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        My birthday is on the 26th. Lots of October birthdays in the family.

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
          tiffanyarpdaleo

          Awesome, I hope you are celebrating all month long! 🎂🎉🥳

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  2. Phil Avatar
    Phil

    Yes ~ Happy Birthday, Tiffany. Wonderful “Pollen” abstract floral artwork & it’s very nice you received more art supplies as gifts! Looks like you guys had a great vacation, too. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      It was a great little getaway, thanks a bunch, Phil!

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  3. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Happy belated birthday!! It sounds like it was a wonderful day!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Indeed it was, I am so blessed to have wonderful people in my life, including my blogging friends! Thank you so much Michelle, I always appreciate your comments!!

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  4. enigmasthoughts Avatar
    enigmasthoughts

    Looking forward to seeing what you create with the new art supplies. 🎂🎉👍💝

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      I know, me too!!! I have to get off the computer and go play!!! 🙂

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  5. summerhilllane Avatar
    summerhilllane

    Dear Tiffany, I loved your painting “Pollen”, so colourful. I have never tried alcohol ink before, but now I am curious and want to try it out too. I was only in San Diego one time and I loved it there. What a beautiful place to spend your 50th. Looking forward to seeing more of your artwork. Sending you love.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      You are so kind, thank you very much! I have only just started playing with alcohol inks and I’m always experimenting with new techniques, it’s really fun, I highly encourage you to try it out!

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      1. summerhilllane Avatar
        summerhilllane

        I am going to an art supply store tomorrow and will look for alcohol inks and start playing. 😁💜

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
          tiffanyarpdaleo

          Yay!! And, you can buy fancy yupo paper, but I like to use them with glossy photo paper, but any non-porus surface will do!

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          1. summerhilllane Avatar
            summerhilllane

            Good to know, thank you ❤️

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  6. North Liza Lane Avatar
    North Liza Lane

    Happy happy birthday Tiffany, many blessings in the new year! I keep seeing a lovely lady bug in your painting! You didn’t paint it, but its there!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much!! 🙏 I love hearing of surprises in my work, I think I see it!! 🐞☺️

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  7. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
    Felipe Adan Lerma

    As a lifetime allergy sufferer it’s wonderful to see my breathing nemesis look so beautiful, Tiffany! Happy birthday! And know how great it is to get art supplies for birthday gifts, lol! Staying at a place you usually only visit for an event seems like a dream to me right now, and sounds like your stay was ‘bout that same way, but in real life! 💕

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much Adan! It was the perfect way to celebrate given the circumstances! 🥳🙏

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  8. Audrey Driscoll Avatar
    Audrey Driscoll

    Happy Birthday, Tiffany! Looks like you had a great day.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much, Audrey, it was a great day, I am blessed!

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