Postcards To Myself by Leada Wood

Wow! April has flown by and been so busy. We have been putting our garden in and planting flowers plus all the other things life keeps us busy with, but LIFE IS GOOD! Needless to say it has been challenging to squeeze in personal creative time except for art classes and getting ready for the children's art show but more about that later. 

For this series of postcards to my self I used recycled paper from bigger collages I’ve created. Some of it is over 100 year old. The handwriting is so beautiful although beginning to fade and the paper is very brittle. I think of it as conservation as I use archival glues and sealers to attach the papers. These postcards are 4x6 inches so sometimes more difficult to create than larger works. I’m halfway done!

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“Where Flowers Bloom So Does Hope” #50

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“Be Grateful For Everything”#49

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“Today Is A Good Day” #48

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“See Possibility Everywhere” #47

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“Be Brave…Stay Strong” #46

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“Just Breathe” #45

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“You Don’t Have To Figure It All Out” #44

Postcards To Myself by Leada Wood

You might be wondering why I chose to create postcards to myself for the 100 days project. Mainly it’s an easy way to hold myself accountable to just show up and make stuff, for the pure pleasure of it. I have always been a maker of things, and making things is kind of like solving puzzles. It’s just fun!

Playing with paint just for the pleasure of it is how I come up with new ideas and techniques that I will use  in my paintings and it stretches me. Showing up for my art fills my well and I get something out of it…kind of like meditating. The simple act of play with no end result brings me joy.

I am adding little bits of encouragement to bring the postcards together. I think we all can use a little encouragement now and then. Don’t you?

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“Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti” #37

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Peace, Love And Joy” #38

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“Give Out What You Most Want To Come Back” #39

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“Never Stop Exploring” #40

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“Celebrate Life” #41

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“Hold Tight And Pretend It’s A Plan” #42

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“You Did It Yay” #43

“I thrive under pressure, yes, but I also thrive under sunshine, under joy, under warm hugs and creativity; morning coffee, a strong community.”

                               ——Joel Leon

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Postcards To Myself by Leada Wood

 I am still working on the 100 day project among the many other things that life has to offer and demands. One might think all I do is paint…that’s not true as I have varied interest and responsibilities. Art is life and life is art is a favorite quote. I make time for my creativity in whatever I do. Living creatively is a certain mindset, an attitude, a different way of looking at things. I try to see the beauty in all things and in whatever I do…it makes life more beautiful.I am sharing my cards with you so that hopefully it will be an encouragement if needed or just fun to see them.

Here in West Texas the earth is waking up…Spring has come. The bright spring greens are busting forth and a few wild flowers are popping up. We have had some grey days but with them some gentle rains to replenish the earth. I am making myself wait to plant flowers and my garden as I know it is still a little early. Don’t you just love Spring!



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“Make each day your masterpiece”#29

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“I would rather die of passion than boredom”#28

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“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself”#27

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“Dance to the music only you can hear.”#26

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“Life is a daring adventure.” #25

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“Every morning is a new beginning.” #24

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“Everyday is what you make it.” #23

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“Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful.”#22

“ The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched. They must be felt with the heart.”  ——Helen Keller

 

 



“Postcards To Myself” by Leada Wood

The thing about the 100 days project is accountability, you show up every day to create. It takes guts to create, you have to be brave with yourself. The creating comes easy for me…it’s the sharing of my work that is challenging. It takes time so I decided I would share my work by weeks rather than days. Aren’t you glad?

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“Creativity takes courage”

——Henri Matisse

                                             

 

 



Postcards To Myself by Leada Wood

The 100 day project is all about choosing a project and doing it for 100 days. It is strictly for fun and giving myself permission to play and experiment with my art. It must be something I enjoy. It’s about learning new skills and using tools I don’t normally use. It’s about producing 100 pieces of art that wouldn’t exist if I didn’t try the challenge. A daily commitment of making art as a creative exercise and stretching my brain to come up with 100 different ideas. 

I am running behind in posting my cards because it’s more fun to make them! Here are days 8 thru 14 of  “Postcards To Myself”

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“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding , make even more art.”

                                                            ——-Andy Warhol



 

 



100 Day Project by Leada Wood

The 100 day project happens every year, this is my second year to participate. Making things has always been fun for me. It is good practice to spend a few moments each day creating and challenging to find a few minutes to call my own. Stepping into my happy place is amazing!

This year I decided to make “Postcards To Myself” as a series with inspirational quotes or encouraging thoughts on each one. I think we all can use a little encouragement from time to time, and a splash of color can make all the difference in your day. I hope you enjoy seeing what I create along the way and it brings a little happy into your life!

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These are days 1-7 of my 100 days project, only 93 days to go!

“Color is a power which directly influences the soul”

                                ——Wassily Kandinsky