Colorful Skies

6x6 watercolor done last part of October, a quickie landscape in 80 lb Master's Touch sketchbook. In this imaginary scene, I've focused on a colorful sky and clouds for the most part. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Backlit Gray Cat

6x8 watercolor on 140 lb handmade rough paper done end of October. I've used Daniel Smith paints in this imaginary feline portrait that has the light from the back of the cat. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Tall Hat Cowboy

9x6 watercolor on Aquabee 140 lb cold press paper with Daniel Smith pigments done last part of October. With this imaginary cowboy I've exaggerated his tall hat to be his best feature. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Roaming Buffalo

2.75x3.5 miniature watercolor and ink on 140 lb cold press paper done end of last month, another abstract take on the American Plains buffalo icon. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Dusty Quail Trail

11x30 watercolor on Daler Rowney Prestige 140 lb cold press paper done first of October. This commission has all the imaginary wildlife and wild vegetation such as prickly pear cactus of a dusty trail for quail. The adult birds in the covey are on the left while the few baby chicks are on the right side. References courtesy Anita Jones Bozich. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Late October Pumpkin

8.5x5.5 watercolor in sketchbook 80 lb paper done last Tuesday while on a trip to New Mexico mountains. I've used White Nights paints for this late October pumpkin scene. White gouache was added to most of the pigments for a heavier look. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Tiny Hummer Colors

2.5x3.5 watercolor and ink line on 140 lb cold press paper (Canson) done week before last. More art card miniatures featuring tiny hummingbirds! I've added an abstract background for contrast and color. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026