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

Hollyhock Haven

12x9 watercolor on Aquabee 140 lb cold press paper, done mid July as a guide for wc students to practice. Using my photo from prior studio hollyhocks, this one had a bee in it so was perfect. My version came out more orange red than the photo which showed more pink tones. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Rodeo Queen

20x16 acrylics on paper done mid July, another in my cowgirl series that are always fun to paint. Remembering the times participating in rodeo parades, winning belt buckles, etc. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Crow Confessions

11.5x8.5 mixed media on manila folder paper using acrylic, watercolor, markers, paper collage, India ink, white Posca pen done mid July, another in my ongoing crow series. More bird art collage is always welcome. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Chickadee Chorus

10x8 watercolor, ink, and collage on Canson 140 lb cold press paper, done mid- month, another bird with book text on wc paper. Such fun to paint birds. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026