Georgia On My Mind, by Leada Wood

Leada Wood, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Collage

Add caption

                             "Georgia On My Mind" by Leada Wood, copyright 2015

                                                  Http://www.leadasblog.blogspot.com 

Beach Bum by Leada Wood

This transparent watercolor is 9x12. To read the inspiration for this painting click here: www.leadasblog.blogspot.com

Beach Bum by Leada Wood copyright 2014

Roadrunner's Gift by Leada Wood

Day 8 of Leslie Saeta's 30 paintings in 30 days challenge and I'm still going!

You can  read the story and inspiration behind this painting on my blog: www.leadasblog.blogspot.com

" Roadrunners Gift " by Leada Wood, copyrighted 2014

MOON FLOWERS BY LEADA WOOD, CONTEMPORARY TEXAS ARTIST

 



MOON FLOWERS BY LEADA WOOD©
www.leadawood.com     www.leadawood.com/blog

This one has been a long time in the finishing stage...thought it was done and then did a lot more to it and finally I think it is done!

My mom and grandmother always had moon flowers, ever since I can remember. They only bloom at night and sometimes when it is a cloudy morning they stay in bloom. I don't know why I have never planted them, maybe it is because I know they are poisonous and there are too many little flower pickers around our place. I think I may consider planting them at a distance where the flower pickers or llamas can't get to them. I am ready for spring!

This painting is 22x28 transparent watercolor and is available.

A Little Bird Told Me by Leada Wood, Artist Of Texas

A Little Bird Told Me by Leada Wood

Yes a little bird told me I was long overdue for a post on our blog. Sorry, I am still not seeing too well and have limited computer time, art time ect. I know excuses, excuses, excuses! Anyweay here I am posting away.

I love the little birds and have quite a collection of ceramic ones. I also love to feed them around my yard and watch them play. BUT NEVER SAY YOU EAT LIKE A BIRD! I am here to tell you those little birdies can pack it away!

This little watercolor is only 5x7 with a limited palette quickly done. TWEET THIS!

Sunny Days by Leada Wood

Sunny Days by Leada Wood
www.leadawood.com/blog

I was lulled into thinking Spring was here but today's cold front proved different. I retreated into the studio and painted this sunny rendition of a sunflower to brighten my day. I hope it brightens yours as well! This transparent watercolor is 8x10 on Arches paper.

Dancin' In The Wind by Leada Wood©



Dancin' In The Wind by Leada Wood©
www.leadawood.com/blog

These nice warm winter days have me thinking of Spring flowers and one of my favorites is pink tulips. This is a 5x7 transparent watercolor.

The Messenger by Leada Wood©

The Messenger by Leada Wood©
www.leadawood.com/blog

"Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"

Grannie's Wash by Leada Wood

Grannie's Wash by Leada Wood©
www.leadawood.com/blog

This ARTifact painting was created for the Historical Old Big Show at the Heritage Museum opening November 13th thru December 21st. The Caboose Watercolor Society has been hard at work making this one of a kind show for your viewing enjoyment. All works are for sale.

You can visit with the artist and learn about their inspirations for their works November 13th, 1PM to 3 PM at the museum.

 Stop by the reception and visit with the artists, Sue Bagwell, Estelle Howard, Linda Rupard, Kay Smith, and Leada Wood.
 Carole Berrie's work will be there also.

To read about the inspiration for my ARTifact© Painting please visit my blog:  www:leadawood.com/blog  

Papa's Wash Stand by Leada Wood©

Papa's Wash Stand by Leada Wood©
www.leadawood.com/blog  www.leadawood.com

This is an ARTifact Painting done for the Caboose Watercolor Society's upcoming show at the Heritage Museum. To learn more about the painting please visit my blog: www.leadawood.com/blog

Princess Alina by Leada Wood ©

Princess Alina by Leada Wood©
www.leadawood/blog
http://www.leadawood.com/

This is a 11x14 transparent watercolor on Strathmore paper. It was created for Inspiration Avenue's sunflower challenge. To read the story please click on my blog.

Cozy Kitty by Leada Wood©

Cozy Kitty by Leada Wood ©

This cute kitty lives down the road from Studio Twenty at Lattie's Mexican Imports. This chiminera sets on her counter with Tootles laying, waiting for Lattie to wiggle his feather toy at the top. Then he springs into action and it is Play Time! This painting has been in process for a while as I have been side tracked with torn paper collage paintings, but I finally got er done!

Springtime in Texas by Leada Wood

Springtime in Texas by Leada Wood ©

When we were out treking looking at wildflowers in the hill country we came across a beautiful longhorn just laying in the sunshine enjoying life. I had to snap a few photos, of course, and now I have gotten around to painting this Texas treasure. This painting is 14x28 on Arches paper using transparent watercolor.

Summer Games by Leada Wood

SUMMER GAMES BY LEADA WOOD©

 I thought I would post this one since I have been doing some considerable bench warming at the ball park this season. My boyz are all in different leagues so it keeps life interesting. This is 22x28 on Arches paper.

Experimental Chilies



Experimental Chilies by Leada Wood

I used frisket film and cut out shapes and placed on my paper and then painted a light wash of transparent watercolor over the shapes. When the underpainting was dry I drew my chili pepper on and then painted with local color, transparently so that some of the underpainting would show through. When that was dry I put in my shadows to complete the painting. 



Grey Transparent Watercolor Technique

Grey Transparent Watercolor Technique by Leada Wood

I am still exploring the mystery of this hibiscus! I started the same as in the other two demos, drawing lines and circles. This time I used only transparent compliments to make various shades of grey, again changing color or value as I came to a line. I defined the shape of the flower and put in the darks and then popped in bright color here and there for interest.  I have enjoyed playing around with this flower and will probably do more experimental watercolor...stay tuned!

Cool Transparent Watercolor Technique

Cool Transparent Watercolor Technique by Leada Wood

This is a continuation of experimental watercolor technique. I again drew circles and lines and used a cool transparent palette for the underpainting, changing value or color when I came to a line. When the underpainting was finished I defined the shape of the flower and put in the shadows. This exercise is good to sharpen your understanding of value.

Warm Transparent Watercolor Technique





Warm Transparent Watercolor Exercise

 This is an experimental exercise. I first drew circles and lines then I used only three colors, red, yellow, and blue transparent watercolor. Every time I came to a line I changed up the color or value...or at least I tried to! After I painted the underpainting I began defining the shape of the hibiscus. It is a fun little exercise and gives a totally different look to a traditional flower painting.

"Calypso"



Calypso by Leada Wood (C)2011 All Rights Reserved

This is one I finished today..guess this cold weather has me wishing I was in a warmer climate! It is 9X11 watercolor on Stathmore paper. I am submitting this one to the West Texas Watercolor challenge. You girls get busy and submit yours...it's fun to see everyone's take on the challenge.