Raggedy

9x8.25 ink sketch in sketchbook done for #inktober2025 last month, day 15, when the prompt for ink sketchers was "raggedy". Raggedy Ann and Andy came to mind hence this view of Ann. These dolls were introduced via stories in 1918 after being patented in 1915. I used technical pen STA Lictin 0.3 for this challenge in the annual October event. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025

Trunk

8x5 ink sketch in sketchbook done last month using Uniball Vision Elite pen for #inktober2025 day 14. The prompt for artists doing the month long ink sketches was "trunk", and you could interpret it any way you wanted. I chose the magnificent elephant and its amazing trunk. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025

October Black Hollyhocks

22x15 watercolor done on 140 lb cold press paper done first of October from one of my many hollyhock photos. I was especially proud of these so called black ones, which actually are a very deep reddish purple hue. Daniel Smith pigments were used to depict this realistic rendition of such lovely old fashioned blooms. Happy Black Friday!!! COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025

Brighteyed Barn Owl

15x11 mixed media on 140 lb cold press Canson paper, done last month when I was painting three different owl artworks. For this barn owl, I used Crayola markers and acrylics over a quick sketch in markers. Happy Thanksgiving!!! COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025

Kitschy Kactus

14x11 watercolor and ink line on synthetic Yupo paper done last month, a very contemporary take on the usual cactus pods and blooms seen in desert landscapes. I used White Nights paints and a Sharpie ultra fine point marker. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025

Regal Rose

9x3 watercolor using White Nights paints on Canson 140 lb cold press along with STA Lictin 0.8 ink technical pen. This vertical watermedia floral could be matted and framed for a nice slender look, or used for a fancy floral bookmark. My imaginative rose appears to be bursting at the seams. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025

White Donkeys

11x15 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper done last week; I featured these two white donkeys in an online WetCanvas challenge and couldn't resist their cute expressions. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025