Thursday, January 16, 2014

Lucky Coin by Leada Wood, Texas Artist


Day 16 of Leslie Saeta's 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.




Lucky Coin by Leada Wood ©2014

Chinese cash coins, round bronze coins with a square hole in the middle were made for more than 2,000 years. There are hundreds of different types with thousands of varieties. Most  coins have an inscription of four Chinese characters to identify the historical time of their casting and their monetary value. Most Chinese charms, or lucky coins also have four or more character inscriptions but they do not have monetary value. Instead the inscriptions are to bring good luck, good fortune, good health or some other wish to avert misfortunes. They are very big in Feng Shui.

4 comments:

Linda Rupard said...

I like this one all the beautiful shades of red. Will you do even number or odd for your collection of small paintings
Grouping? No matter what you plan may have to keep replacing some if part of grouping sells. You may get even busier girl. Good job .
Linda

Cindy D. said...

Terrific color and texture! A great addition to the collection!

Leada Wood said...

Thanks Cindy!

Leada Wood said...

I will just go with the flow Linda, until I run out of inspiration. I think it depends on how many I finish with. Found cute frames for them can't wait to frame them and hang them on a wall and see what they look like! Still have several more marinating in my head. Hope everyone doesn't tire of them :o)but I am having fun!