KaySmithBrushworks: Stray Calico

6x9 watercolor on Strathmore painted today for a weekend drawing event; photo courtesy WetCanvas! This little stray looked so forlorn that I just had to paint her lovely eyes and face.

About Kay Smith

In 1993 oil painter and pastelist Kay Smith began watercolor with her first Ken Hosmer workshop. With this ever changing medium she found her niche. Largely self taught, she keeps abreast of changing trends in color, design, and subject matter by taking or giving watercolor or mixed media workshops. She maintains studios in Ruidoso, New Mexico and in Texas.

She is a registered nurse by profession.

Her award winning work is included in Color Mixing: The 12 Hue Method, by Christopher Willard, Rockport Publishers and Splash 7, (2002) North Light Books. Her work has been included in two International Artist books, "100 Ways to Paint Still Life & Florals" Vol. 2; "100 Ways to Paint People & Figures" Vol. 2. Her work is also featured in Art Business News, March 2005 and in Tom Lynch's Watercolor Rescue Secrets, 2008. In 2010, her floral art appears in the popular worldwide publication, The Artistic Touch 4 by Chris Unwin. Nine of her images will be seen in the new Red Mesa Grill opening soon in Big Spring, TX. Kay's work hangs in the Texas State Capital in Austin as well.

She has attained signature status with five watercolor societies: Southwestern, Wyoming, Texas, Society of Watercolor Artists, and Watercolor Art Society-Houston. Recently a prestigious signature has been earned with the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies.

NEW WEBSITE http://www.kaysmith.artspan.com/

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Artist's Statement

"Working from dark to light provides me with immediate gratification seeing value comparisons. Whether I'm painting architectural subjects, animals, floral or still life, I am always looking for the darks first. By establishing these values early, I'm better able to judge the values that follow.

Since creating art is a solitary pursuit, I become absorbed and as one with the painting. Initial excitement usually drives me headlong into a sketching mode with or without value studies. Primarily I work from photographs.

I paint because I have to paint; I want to show you what I see. Viewing my works will be a revelation of who I am.

Remember this: Good art won't match your sofa!"

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Stray Calico

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