30 Paintings In 30 Days by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

Deli Cat by Leada Wood©2015

Day 19  of the 30-30 challenge.

Another Mixed Media, 5x7, collage, acrylic, water soluble crayons and Gelli Print. Busy weekend!

30 Paintings In 30 Days by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

Red Square by Leada Wood©2015

Day 18 Of the 30-30 challenge.

This is an 8x8 acrylic abstract painting on canvas board. 

30 Paintings In 30 Days by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

Angel Song by Leada Wood ©2015


Day 17 of the 30-30 Challenge


I thought I would continue the trend and do another mixed media today. Angel Song is collage, image transfer, and acrylic paint. I usually start a series of 10 or 12 at once and continue on from there...some make it to the finish lines and some don't. I can always gesso over the surface or just add more layers until I like it...and that is one of the beauties of mixed media and you cannot get the look any other way.



30 Paintings In 30 Days By Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

Dream by Leada Wood ©2015

 Day 16 of the 30-30 challenge

Some days it is hard to be inspired...to paint. Maybe it is enough just to show up and try, today was one of those days. This is a small mixed media with an image transfer. I embossed the word dream and sun with gold sparkle. I needed a little play time, may continue the trend tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by!

Oh in case you might wonder how the mutton bustin came out last night at the West Texas Rodeo, our little sweet mutton buster won 2nd place! We are so proud of her. Her dream was to ride and win a belt buckle...it just goes to show you dreams can come true.

The picture below is with the Rodeo Queens.

West Texas Fair And Rodeo 2015

30 Paintings In 30 Days by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

Calling All Crows by Leada Wood©2015



Day 15 of the 30-30 challenge



Even though it is still hot in Texas I know autumn is going to get here someday. My thoughts have been turning toward cooler weather, pumpkins, autumn leaves and all things fall. I decided to paint a pumpkin and a crow for a taste of autumn for this daily painting. Now off to get ready for the rodeo where my little grand daughter is mutton bustin'

Ok we are back from the fair and rodeo and I had to give everyone a heads up on Averi and her Mutton bustin'. This was her second time to ride a mutton ever, at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo..Averi is 7 and very determined and fearless. That little girl could ride she hung on for all she was worth, a boy beat her by a few feet so she won second,,,which is amazing! And she won her belt buckle...sooo proud of the buckle, that was her mission was to win a belt buckle. I am so proud of you Averi! Love you to the moon and back!



30 Paintings In 30 Days by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

 

 

 

Goat With The Golden Horns by Leada Wood©2015

 

Day 14 of the 30-30 challenge

Nearly half way through with the 30-30 challenge and I am still hanging in there. Had physical therapy this morning so that cut into my painting time a little...but I got it finished this afternoon. Now I am off to  the drawing board to get ready for tomorrow. 

30 Paintings In 30 Days, Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage



By The Light Of The Moon by Leada Wood©2015

Day 13 of the 30-30 challenge

So far during this challenge I have been trying to paint objects in sunlight. I thought for a change of pace I would try a night time scene, by moonlight. This is a study of a pumpkin truck in the moonlight.

30 Paintings In 30 Days by Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

Quirky Quail by Leada Wood©2015

Day 12 of the 30-30 challenge

Painting another one of my collection of Talavera pottery. Since I have drawn and painted these I have even more respect for the Mexican craftsmen who decorate pottery. I know they have a quota that they must meet...pretty amazing when I think about it. They probably do dozens of large pots every day! I was relieved when I finished this daily painting, a little tedious.

 Thanks for stopping by...have a great weekend!

Remembering 9-11, Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

30 Paintings In 30 Days

Remembering 9-11 by Leada Wood©2015

Day 11 of the 30-30 Challenge.

I wanted to do something in rembrance of 9-11 so I decided to paint two symbols of our country. I still get chills at a ball game when the National Anthem is sung and I love to see Old Glory waving in the breeze against the bright blue sky. It brings tears to my eyes to think of all that has been given to keep our great nation home of the free...I hope we never forget. God bless America!

30 Paintings In 30 Days By Leada Wood, Texas Artist

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

 

 

 

Misty Morning ©Leada Wood, 2015

 

Day 10 of the 30-30 challenge.

Misty Morning is a Batik watercolor created with wax, watercolor and a very transparent, handcrafted paper.  Look closely and you can see the fibers of the paper... I like the texture it gives to a painting.