Rodeo Queen

20x16 acrylics on paper done mid July, another in my cowgirl series that are always fun to paint. Remembering the times participating in rodeo parades, winning belt buckles, etc. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Crow Confessions

11.5x8.5 mixed media on manila folder paper using acrylic, watercolor, markers, paper collage, India ink, white Posca pen done mid July, another in my ongoing crow series. More bird art collage is always welcome. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Chickadee Chorus

10x8 watercolor, ink, and collage on Canson 140 lb cold press paper, done mid- month, another bird with book text on wc paper. Such fun to paint birds. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Tucson Towers Cactus

6x6 acrylics on sketchbook page done earlier in the month, an imaginary desert scene in Arizona. I was trying to use up excess paint so brushed it on this paper then developed the tall saguaro design. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Ditsy Daisy

6x4 watercolor and ink on 140 lb cold press paper done this month using a loose approach and Moonglow by Daniel Smith and Micron 03 pen for the ink. Moonglow was used primarily in the background in this imaginary daisy art. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Praying Poppy Bloom

12x9 watercolor on Bristol (by Fabriano) paper done last of June. When this was photographed I thought it looked as if it was praying with its head bowed down, hence the title. This poppy bloom was also a demo design for the local watercolor class to try and paint, and they did well. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Beach Drink

9x6.5 watercolor using White Nights paints on Canson 117lb cold press paper done first week of July while on an art show trip. With this imaginary beach still life I'm seeing a cool drink on the hot sands. Also wishing I could visit the coast and enjoy the surf, waves, and relax a bit. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026