Tim's House

11x15 watercolor using mostly Daniel Smith paints on Saunders 140 lb cold press paper, done first day of Tim Oliver's workshop March 23 at the Midland Palette Club. We began by practicing beaded washes then developed the structure and land, painting wet on dry using lots of water with large mop brush. (Ref courtesy of instructor) COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Thorny Beauty

12x9 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper done in March, a beautiful pink fuchsia colored flower amongst the thorny spikes of desert cactus. This ref was shared on WetCanvas for one of the challenges last year. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Southwestern Sunflowers

19.75x15 watercolor on 140 lb cold press paper, an imaginary scene featuring large sunflowers over a mission adobe wall and ladder. A simple design that is thought provoking celebrating sunflowers and southwestern art. This scene was done last month. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Red Tulip Pot

7x5 watercolor using White Nights paints on white printmaking paper, done last month in anticipation of seeing red tulips. Most of the bulb flowers have already sprouted. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Tall Cowboy

30x11 watercolor using 5 different brown hues on Kilimanjaro 140 lb cold press paper, an imaginary western cowboy figure done in March. I have let the wet paint drip down, mix, move and texturize his hat, coat, and boots. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Bold Blackeyed Susan

6x4 watercolor along with white gel pen, Micron 01 on 140 lb cold press paper, done last month. This imaginary watercolor floral was donated to the Big Spring Symphony Guild for their spring auction. Hopefully its new owner will love it. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Bug Eyed Bunny ~ Happy Easter!!!

9x7 watercolor over ink sketch with Micron 01 pen in Masters Touch sketchbook. The rabbit, or hare, or bunny, was sketched in 2024; ref courtesy WetCanvas for Weekend Drawing Event. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026