Rust Colored Blackeyed Susan

8x6 watercolor floral on handmade rough paper 140 lb cold press done last month. This is another take on the popular blackeyed susan I have been challenged with painting. With this work, I've used various copper and rust colors (warms) of the color wheel. A little variety as compared to local color. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Southwestern Afternoon

22x15 watercolor on Langton Prestige 140 lb cold press paper by Daler Rowney done mid-January, a still life I set up years ago. That first version was on a full sheet 30x22 and sold at its first show in west Texas. It has always been a favorite. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Sleepy Kitten

5.5x8.5 watercolor on Canson 117 lb cold press paper done mid-February using White Nights paints. The kitten's name is Nova and she belongs to another artist's daughter. This was part of another online WetCanvas challenge. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Valentine Poppy

9x7 watercolor and ink in sketchbook on 80 lb paper done a couple weeks ago on Valentine's Day to celebrate the occasion. I used a black Sharpie ultra fine pen along with White Nights paints for this fun flower. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Midnight Owl

8.5x5.5 watercolor using one color, Payne's Grey and a bit of ultramarine blue on Canson 117 lb cold press paper done a few weeks ago, another in my owl series. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Date Night Girl

9x7 watercolor and ink on 80 lb sketchbook paper done a couple weeks ago, a quirky girl dressed up to go out on a date. I used Micron 01 pen and White Nights paints in this fun figural scene. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Watercan Tulips

7x9 watercolor and ink on sketchbook 80 lb paper done a couple weeks ago using my watering can collection and silk tulips for inspiration. Sketched with Micron 01 black ink, pigments used were White Nights paints. A fun exercise thinking of spring when it is still winter. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026