Three Trees Road

8.5x5.5 watercolor on sketchbook paper 80 lb done last part of May, an imaginary quiet landscape with poplar trees. One can wonder where the road leads and why only three trees are there in this country scene. A darkening sky sets the mood for a storm or bad weather brewing. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Sunray Saguaros

14.25x7.25 watercolor on Grumbacher 140 lb cold press paper done end of May, another imaginary contemporary desert landscape featuring tall saguaro cactus. Sunrays are exaggerated as they radiate outwards towards any living thing. I especially enjoy the pink prickly pears. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Bottle Beauty

9x6 watercolor on Canson 117 lb paper cold press done about a week ago as part of another online WetCanvas weekend drawing event. I liked the simplicity of the bottles still live and watercolor was the perfect choice of medium COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Desert Vibes

30x11 acrylics on Kilimanjaro 140 lb cold press paper done in January, a playful unrealistic cactus depiction. These tall saguaros are welcoming everyone with their open arms, colorful contortions, and desert vibes. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Ocean Rainstorm

9x6 watercolor using Daniel Smith and DaVinci paints on Canson 117 lb cold press paper done mid May. The ref was from WetCanvas ref image library and is a rainstorm in Yucatan, Mexico. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Posh Pear

9x6 watercolor using White Nights paints on Canson 117 lb cold press paper, done at middle of May, just experimenting with simple subjects such as this pear. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Jar Blooms

9x5.25 watercolor and ink using Micron 01 pen and White Nights pigments on Canson 117 lb cold press paper done middle of May while on a trip. This simple floral still life needed only a few strokes of the brush to come alive. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026