Southwest Style

9x5.5 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper painted today, a southwestern style adobe house landscape, complete with clay pots of cactus and yucca. In this imaginary scene I've tried to indicate the hot climate and carefree lifestyle of the area. From the red tile roof to stucco walls one can imagine living here in the desert. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Ruidoso Road

11x15 watercolor on 140 lb Kilimanjaro paper, American Journey paints from my photo taken one March years ago up on Sierra Blanca mountain. I added the warm colored bushes here that were not there for added interest. This road seemed to be going off the mountain side into nowhere. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Rousay's Cat

9x8.25 watercolor/ink on paper done first of January, a pet portrait of another artist's cat. The pet cat only has 3 legs. I used STA 0.5 black ink pen plus White Nights paints. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

White Cosmos Bouquet ~ a happy birthday

9x6 watercolor on cold press paper 140 lb just completed, thinking of having another birthday today and so grateful for all the real bouquets, cards, messages, texts, and calls from friends. You are blessed and so am I. Many thanks! COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Adobe Vista

5.5x7 watercolor using Daniel Smith paints on mineral paper (no reference, no pencil) using cut up credit card and small flat brush done last week during our art association meeting. This pueblo southwestern landscape was started during our fluid art program as presented by Renee' Floyd then finished yesterday. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Summer Barn

9x6 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper done the last day of December on new year's eve. I've used White Nights paints in this summery barn scene, a salute to the year 2025. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025

Tall Geraniums

9x2 watercolor on Canson 117 lb cold press done in December while on a trip out of town. The vertical narrow format would be fine matted and framed or simply used as a fancy bookmark. This imaginary floral watercolor is just enough to prompt longings of spring. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025