January Challenge by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Day 16 of the 30 objects in 30 days challenge. This little clay angel was inspired by a clay statue I got in Sante Fe. Love terra cotta clay and  I couldn’t resist this joyful little gardening angel.

“Joyful” by Leada Wood 2019

January Challenge, by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Day 13 of the 30 objects in 30 days challenge.  Woodstock was Snoopy's sidekick and best friend. He was named after the 1969 music festival in New York state. Schulz's character never speaks normal words and the only one who can understand him is Snoopy. Despite being a bird, Woodstock is a very poor flyer, perhaps because he has very small wings, although he usually gets to where he wants to go.

"Woodstock" ©2019 Leada Wood

The inspiration came from the playroom with a little wind up Woodstock from my collection.



January Challenge by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Day 10 of the 30 objects in 30 days challenge. You remember Kermit the Frog, who was Jim Henson’s most famous creation and the star and the host of the Muppet Show. I found a little Kermit in the kids play room and decided to paint it today. I can still hear him singing Rainbow Connection.

“What’s so amazing
That keeps us stargazing
And what do we think we might see
Someday we’ll find it
The rainbow connection,
The lovers, the  dreamers and me.” La da do da dum da duh.....I love that song and Kermit!

"Rainbow Connection" ©2019 Leada Wood

 One third of the way through! The objective is to create art every day. I love to paint but it becomes challenging after a while. I am learning to paint faster and make better decisions as I go so that’s a good thing.



January Challenge, by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Day 9 of the 30 objects in 30 days challenge. Did you have a lucky bell on your bike when you were a kid? Well I did and I just loved to ring it while going up and down the street. Today’s bike bells are a lot more stylish that my bell but I bet they just don’t sound as sweet.



"Lucky Bell"  ©2019 Leada Wood

January Challenge by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Day 8 of the 30 objects in 30 days challenge. I thought painting a ball and 3 jacks would be a quick little piece but I was wrong! The ball went really good but oh those jacks! Not an easy task! If you are ever wanting a challenge try to paint try some jacks.



"OH THOSE  JACKS!" ©2019 Leada Wood

January Challenge, by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

“Little People” 2019 Leada Wood

Day 7 of the 30 objects in 30 days challenge.  I have a shadow box in the grandkids playroom that has some of my kids little toys displayed. During this challenge I thought it would be fun to paint a few of them. I think this little boy was a Fisher Price little people. They make such great toys that stimulate little folks imagination. They look a little different today, more modern and not made out of wood anymore but still a quality product. 

You can see this little guy was well loved and scuffed up. I tried to replicate that feeling in this painting. I chose the brown background because little boys love playing in the sand and getting dirty or at least the little boys I have had the pleasure to know and love do. The yellow reminded me of sunshine and my boys sunny dispositions... at least most of the time.

“God created boys, full of spirit and fun to explore and conquer, to romp and run.”



January Challenge, by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Day 5 of the 30 objects in 30 days challenge. Stockshow season has begun in Texas! I spent the morning admiring all the fine animals at the Westbrook stockshow and of course I was inspired.

I decided to do a sheep painting as my grandson Kash is showing both lambs and goats. He is the last boy in my oldest sons family to continue the tradition. It is a lot of hard work both for the kids and the parents to raise the animal. The animals are on a strict diet and have to be exercised at least once a day. Rain, snow, or sunshine the animal is a major source of attention and time for the kids. When it comes time for the show the animal has to be shorn, bathed and made pretty for the ring. They also have to be weighed to determine their class and kept fed and hydrated until the show.

Showing animals teaches kids more than winning. They learn to be responsible for something besides themselves. They learn good sportsmanship and how to show up every day rain or shine. They don't always make it into the winners circle or win the buckles but to me they are all winners before they hit the ring. I really appreciate the parents of the young people who take the time to participate in 4H and FFA. It is a family and community affair and lots of effort and hard work goes into this Texas Tradition.



"Lamb Of Judah"  ©2019 Leada Wood

January Challenge, by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

“Catch Of The Day” ©2019 Leada Wood

Day 4 of the 30 objects in 30 days challenge. This little fisherman has a hand carved look to him and I tried to replicate it, but not an easy task. He is 3x5 on a flashcard rendered in acrylic.





January Challenge by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

"Little Red Stapler" ©2019 Leada Wood

Day three of the 30 objects in 30 days challenge. This cute little swingline stapler is from the 1960s and was the one I used for school. Although it is not the same model as used in the  movie Office Space, it is an original and I used it for my muse for this painting. I just love nostalgia, don’t you?


Today my word for the new year came to me and it is CHERISH.  It means to treat as dear, feel love for, nurture, or hold in high esteem. Cherish your life and those you hold dear. We have so many blessings to be thankful for.

  “Cherish the fabulous, the fantastic, the beautiful, the graceful, the moments of abandon, laughter, quirkiness. Cherish the tiny incredible details, the gigantic and varied display, and the infinite depths of life.”—-Jay Woodman

January Challenge by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Day two of the 30 objects in 30 days January challenge. I think January is an awesome time for a challenge. The weather is usually icky and I am hibernating and it is time for new beginnings. In the art world if you are not painting or drawing every day you lose ground. Just as in any thing practice keeps you limber.

"Silver Bell" ©2019 Leada Wood


I have a set of 3 silver bells, one for each of my kids. I have never polished them as I love the patina of old objects. During this challenge I am trying new things. Painting an old tarnished silver bell with out shiny metallic paint is a challenge and next to its shadow even more of one. I also am painting on kids flashcards which are 3x5 with random backgrounds. The cards were prepped first and making the object cohesive with the card is a challenge of its own. I also am trying to allow the background to show though the object in places.

"What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven't even happened yet."---Anne Frank