Thank You Veterans!

Happy Veterans Day to all veterans. To my own dad and his two brothers (all Army vets), and Marine nephew as well as countless coworkers and former patients who served, bless you all. This is 6x9 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper painted previously in remembrance of American veterans who gave their all. The US flag holds a dog tag thank you inscription. COPYRIGHT 2026 Kay Smith

Climbing White Roses

22x15 watercolor on 140 lb cold press Saunders Waterford I finished previously. These pale roses are at studio front and I snapped several photos when they were blooming at their peak then painted them. With the recent rains, the rosebush is blooming madly. Not happy with the mid section it was reworked and more negative leaves, stems, and thorns added. My favorite part is the rosebud upper right. It was painted wet in wet. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Lookout Salty Cat

3.5x2.5 watercolor miniature art card (ACEO) on 140 lb cold press paper done late last month. This is my other studio cat, a rescue, who loves to watch wasps and other flying insects. It is currently on display at our Heritage Museum in our art association's annual miniature show. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Colorful Skies

6x6 watercolor done last part of October, a quickie landscape in 80 lb Master's Touch sketchbook. In this imaginary scene, I've focused on a colorful sky and clouds for the most part. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Backlit Gray Cat

6x8 watercolor on 140 lb handmade rough paper done end of October. I've used Daniel Smith paints in this imaginary feline portrait that has the light from the back of the cat. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Tall Hat Cowboy

9x6 watercolor on Aquabee 140 lb cold press paper with Daniel Smith pigments done last part of October. With this imaginary cowboy I've exaggerated his tall hat to be his best feature. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Roaming Buffalo

2.75x3.5 miniature watercolor and ink on 140 lb cold press paper done end of last month, another abstract take on the American Plains buffalo icon. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026