Fading Desert Day

6x4.75 watercolor and gel pen on Canson 117 lb. cold press paper done last month. In this imaginary desert landscape, I've tried to show the day's sky as it winds down for the night over the barren dry land. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Kitten Cuteness

. 11.25x5 watercolor and ink on Canson 117 lb cold press paper done end of July from one of many cat photos. This one was just too cute to pass up so I have placed the kitten in a vertical format. Ink line was used to sketch then pigment followed. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

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