Iced Coffee

9x7 watercolor in Masters Touch sketchbook done last day of July, a cool drink on a hot day still life subject. With this welcoming drink treat forget about the caffeine and enjoy the flavor and ice cubes. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Surrounding Storm

12x9 watercolor landscape done on Canson 140 lb cold press paper the latter part of July. With this imaginary storm approaching with its angry sky one can hope to make it home on time. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

High Steps Villa

9x7 watercolor of an imaginary villa somewhere in Europe or Mexico. This is in my sketchbook 80 lb paper. These high steps lead to a doorway one can only think of what is going on inside a southwest style abode. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Hoot Owl

20x14 watercolor and Brusho wc crystals on Daler Rowney Prestige 140 lb cold press paper done last of July. With this great horned owl, commonly called a hoot owl, I've shown its magnificence in the wildlife world. It is enjoyable to paint wildlife in monochromatic tones and colors. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Fox Nap

9x12 markers and ink line on Master's Touch marker paper done last part of July with online challenge. With the WetCanvas challenge, participants are encouraged to use the prompts and photos provided, so I chose this sleeping fox. I used a Micron 01 pen to sketch. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Blooming Garden Chair

8x6 watercolor on handmade rough 140 lb cold press paper done mid July, an imaginary rusty garden chair holding blooms in the sunshine. Garden scenes are such fun to paint. Keep your plants watered and healthy in this triple digit heat. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Mexican Violetear Hummer

4x6 watercolor using White Nights paints on Canson 117 lb cold press paper done in mid July. As part of an art challenge on WetCanvas, the host provided this hummingbird image that was just a perfect miniature for hot summer days. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026