HI Guys  I am back.  This is the frist painting I've done in the last 18 months.  FINALLY!
Needed to start somewhere and I choose the flowers in my studio.   Boy is it good to
paint again. 8-)
And yes, all is well again at my house.   Painting HOOOOOOOOOOO!

Princess Alina by Leada Wood ©

Princess Alina by Leada Wood©
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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.

Good Ole Summer Time



Good Old Summer Time by Leada Wood©

My daises are blooming, hibiscus, petunias, snapdragons, geraniums, pentas, and zinnas at Dragonfly Farm. At last summer has arrived! The sunflowers have not shown their happy little faces, still a little early for them though. Couldn't resist doing an old straw hat with a few sunflowers thrown in. I have exciting news! I was juried into the Artists of Texas today! What an honor to be a member of such a fine group of artists.



Linda's Challenge

Magnolia by Leada Wood©

Here is my little Magnolia for Linda's challenge. It is 9x11 on Strathmore paper. It looks a little more lavender on the computer screen than real life, I may have to reshoot it outside in the shade and see if the color is truer. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of you gals magnolia paintings. Bring It!

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.

Playful Poppies

Playful Poppies
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This is a Batik Watercolor painting done on  Rice Paper.
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