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

Bird Watch

7x9 watercolor and ink line on sketchbook paper 80 lb, a continued work from last year. I've used a Micron 01 pen and added the word 'bird' to the composition. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Backyard Dog

12x9 watercolor on Bockingford 140 lb hot press paper, a commission done end of April. Pet portraits are popular for people once their beloved furry friend has passed. This dog's name was Bailey. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Puzzle Buzz

15x22 watercolor on Saunders Waterford 140 lb cold press paper done end of March, a somewhat loose wet on wet floral of dancing large white blooms and smaller red ones. I've put a dark background to focus or show the whites better. Lastly I've added actual sketches of jigsaw puzzle pieces atop the floral fantasy. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Mother Hen

11x8.5 watercolor on paper, Canson 90 lb paper for mixed media sketchbook, done last of April. This imaginary hen is a quick study of the mechanics of being a chicken and a mother hen as well. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Checkerboard Kettle Roses

6x6 watercolor/ink on 80 lb sketchbook paper done last of April. Using Winsor Newton 0.1 black fine liner pen, I sketched a checkered kettle then added flowers, thinking of Mother's Day that was approaching. A cheerful little still life floral using line and wash; Daniel Smith pigments used. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026