Mixed Media, Working In A Series, by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

"Love" by Leada Wood©2017

Working in a series

Happy Valentines Day! What better way to make Valentines than with Mixed Media. I like working in a series and with Mixed Media so it is a win-win situation. They may not all turn out exactly as you would like but working in a series makes them not as precious so you are free to play. I am working small and have started with a lot of cards. Incorporating collage, stamping, water soluble crayons, acrylics, intense pencils and stencils so far. These are still in process and the more layers the better! I also clean my brushes and stamps on extra paper or in a sketchbook so that I have collage material or a background for my art journal. Repurposing is always better than creating more garbage.

 "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage".

"Midnight Dreams", Mixed Media, Abstract Collage by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

I am honored to be a part of the LHUAC's invitational 20th year celebration. The show opens Friday in Lubbock in conjunction with the First Friday Art Trail and will run thru February. This piece is 12x12 with hand painted papers, found papers and a small clay sculpture and is available through the Art Center.

I hope the weather holds! Winter has arrived in Texas!



"Midnight Dreams" by Leada Wood©2016

"Writing On The Wall", Figure Painting, Angels, Mixed Media by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

"Writing On The Wall" ©2016 Leada Wood


"Hear The Angels Sing" is my new solo Christmas exhibit of angels I have painted through the years. Created in Watercolor, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Monoprint, and Collage, it makes an interesting and versatile exhibition. The show will run the month of December at First Bank, Colorado City.

"Writing On The Wall" was created for the Lubbock Art League
 show at the Legacy Gallery. It is a mixed media triptych in collage and acrylic with lots of texture and is 30" by 54", this is the middle panel.

Sing Your Song, Mixed Media by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

"Sing Your Song" by Leada Wood©2015

 

"Sing Your Song" will be available at the Heritage Museum until late November, along with many others. The Caboose Watercolor Society will have their annual fall show, October through November. This exhibition will be a mixed show of the members work, not exclusively watercolor. It's a great show and museum in Big Spring...go see it, you will enjoy it.

30 Paintings In 30 Days By Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

"His Eye Is On The Sparrow"
 by Leada Wood©2015


Day 22 of the 30-30 challenge


When I am painting songs or phrases pop into my head...if I am lucky and that is how I get a lot of my titles." His Eye Is On The Sparrow" was the song I enjoyed humming as I created this mixed media. The little bird looked happy and cheerful and reminded me of mom.  It was one of my her favorite songs and I thought I would share it with you.

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heav'n and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;

I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free, For His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.
                                                                                                                                                                          -Civilla D Martin