Beautiful Blue Jay

9x7 watercolor in sketchbook done at first of April, inspired by the blue jays seen flying in our backyard. This fellow was bold and loud and even posed briefly for me. Daniel Smith paints used on Master's Touch 80 lb paper. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Old O'Donnell Vacant House

15x22 watercolor on 140 lb cold press Saunders Waterford done years ago of an old vacant wooden structure house off state highway 87 onto highway 1210 north of Lamesa, TX and south of O'Donnell, TX. This one was reworked later and gifted to a family member. The old house has since been demolished. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Pink Hellebore

7x9 watercolor floral in sketchbook of 80 lb paper using White Nights paints; ref courtesy WetCanvas challenge (RIL by mustcreate). This was created during the last week or days of March. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Border Town

12x9 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper done towards end of March. I've used several Mexico town scenes to develop this view of a townscape across the border. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Stare Down Cat

9x7 watercolor painted on Canson 140 lb cold press paper done last week of March from a WetCanvas online challenge. I enjoyed this tabby cat markings and his staring eyes. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Midway Old Grocery

8.5x11 watercolor using Daniel Smith pigments on Arches 140 lb cold press paper, done March 25 on last day of Tim Oliver's landscape workshop at Midland Palette Club. Ref courtesy of instructor. This one I really enjoyed as we have driven past this spot many times. Old country grocery stores such as this one located on farm to market road are a gentle reminder of times past. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

House and Shade Tree

11x6.75 watercolor on Arches 140 lb cold press paper, done during Tim Oliver's 3 day workshop March 24th. Daniel Smith paints were used; ref courtesy instructor. Practicing tree shapes and colors were the assignment. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026