West Texas Redhat

7x5 watercolor on 140 lb cold press paper done first week of May from our own redhat wildflowers that grow abundantly in semi-arid parts of the southwest. This work was gifted to a friend. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Orange Poppy Collage

8x8 mixed media collage on paper using watercolor, rice batik, and gift wrap paper to form this orange poppy art. I used an older poppy painting of mine as inspiration. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Thank You Veterans ~ Memorial Day

6x9 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper painted today in remembrance of American veterans who gave their all. The US flag holds a dog tag thank you inscription. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith

Dainty Pansies

8x6 watercolor using White Nights paints on handmade rough 140 lb cold press paper done first week of the month. Just an old clay pot with peeling paint that is planted with various pansies. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Sunny Woman

10.25x9 mixed media on sketchbook paper done couple weeks ago from an old photo I had used. Media were watercolor pencils, watercolor, and acrylics. The reference was a black and white photo only so all color is imaginary. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Teacup Roses

8.5x5.5 watercolor using White Nights paints on Canson 117 lb cold press paper done last week. Roses such as these pale lavender ones are such an inspiration for an imaginary teacup bouquet. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Cosmos Bee

7x9 watercolor on 80 lb sketchbook paper (Master's Touch) done first of the month for another online challenge featuring flowers and pollinators. This bee is just getting started on its daily business. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026