Today's watercolor class was a combination of leaning to draw an elephant by recognizing shapes. They learned about crayon resist and how to add texture by adding salt. They also learned how to paint wet into wet and wet on dry watercolor paper. Lots of techniques in one lesson. Most of all I am trying to teach them to relax and enjoy their painting time...it's only paper and the fun is in the process! Of course it is nice when your painting turns out like you want it too, which is evident by all their big smiles. Each painting seemed to have a different personality...just like children.
Current works in watercolor, mixed media, collage, Gelli printing and acrylic painting copyright Leada Wood.
Showing posts with label elephant painting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elephant painting. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Fun In The Studio by Leada Wood, Texas Artist
Today's watercolor class was a combination of leaning to draw an elephant by recognizing shapes. They learned about crayon resist and how to add texture by adding salt. They also learned how to paint wet into wet and wet on dry watercolor paper. Lots of techniques in one lesson. Most of all I am trying to teach them to relax and enjoy their painting time...it's only paper and the fun is in the process! Of course it is nice when your painting turns out like you want it too, which is evident by all their big smiles. Each painting seemed to have a different personality...just like children.
Saturday, May 13, 2017
"Holi Elephant" By Leada Wood, Texas Artist
I have been watching a series called Indian Summer and the beginning of every show begins with colored powders being tossed into the air. Indians celebrate a Holi festival throwing perfumed, colored powder into the air and everyone and anything is fair game. The powders signify the coming of spring and the new colors it brings to nature.
All the vivid colors excites my senses and of course I had to try it with paint! Yes there has been some paint slinging going on in the studio lately and maybe more to come.
| "Holi Elephant" ©2017 Leada Wood |
In my minds eye I could see an elephant emerging through the brilliant colors so that is what I portrayed onto the canvas. My mom collected elephants and I have a fond attachment to the amusing creatures myself. In the Hindu way of thought, the elephant symbolizes fortune, protection and is a blessing upon all new projects. They are also known for their strength, honor, stability and focus on family. Happy Mother's Day!
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