April Ruby Throated Hummer

8.5x5.5 watercolor on 80 lb sketchbook paper done earlier in the month using Daniel Smith paints. With this close up view of the mighty little hummingbird I've tried to show its spin and spit, grin and grit. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Flight Delay

11x15 watercolor still life on Arches 140 lb cold press paper done at beginning of the month using Daniel Smith paints. I set up various personal items from home then used a strong lamp for shadows. The small birds on the pink scarf draped over the top served as the theme while the realistic parakeet kept all others in line below. Studying still life arrangements, placements, shadows, and other design elements was my students' assignment this month. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Grazing

6x6 acrylics on paper in sketchbook by Master's Touch (80 lb), an imaginary farm or ranch scene with cows doing what they do best. No refs used for this landscape. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Pinto Roan

24x18 watercolor done earlier in April on Stonehenge Aqua 140 lb hot press paper, an imaginary horse that is a mixed pinto plus roan. Multiple layers of paint were added, removed, repainted, and changed. Splatters were done when dry to this imaginary horse for even more details in its coat. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Pink Cosmos and Bee

6x8 watercolor using White Nights paints on handmade rough paper 140 lb done mid month using several reference photos. In this simple garden scene the bee is happily going about its business amongst the cosmos. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

April Hummer

9x7 watercolor and ink in Master's Touch sketchbook 80 lb paper done a couple weeks ago. I first sketched the hummingbird using a black Micron 01 pen then filled in color with White Nights paints. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

April Magnolia Magic

8.5x5.5 watercolor using White Nights paints on Canson 117 lb cold press paper, done first or second week in the month. This magnolia tree bloom was part of another WetCanvas online challenge. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026