Old Shed on Brownfield Highway

7x9 watercolor done late October in Master's Touch 80 lb sketchbook. This rundown old wooden shed I'd driven by many times and shot the photo from a moving vehicle. Close to Welch, Texas, is where it is located by a farmhouse. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Early Autumm

10.25x9 watercolor on paper done previously after spending most of the day traipsing through Lincoln National forest by Bonito Lake, New Mexico. Signs of early autumn were beginning to be evident with trees losing their leaves and cooler temperatures. This was not drawn on location however, but an entirely made up scene of aspen trees. Negative painting done in the middle and far background. When dry I flicked splatters of dark brown paint to indicate leaves. COPYRIGHT 2026 Kay Smith

Thank You Veterans!

Happy Veterans Day to all veterans. To my own dad and his two brothers (all Army vets), and Marine nephew as well as countless coworkers and former patients who served, bless you all. This is 6x9 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper painted previously in remembrance of American veterans who gave their all. The US flag holds a dog tag thank you inscription. COPYRIGHT 2026 Kay Smith

Climbing White Roses

22x15 watercolor on 140 lb cold press Saunders Waterford I finished previously. These pale roses are at studio front and I snapped several photos when they were blooming at their peak then painted them. With the recent rains, the rosebush is blooming madly. Not happy with the mid section it was reworked and more negative leaves, stems, and thorns added. My favorite part is the rosebud upper right. It was painted wet in wet. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Lookout Salty Cat

3.5x2.5 watercolor miniature art card (ACEO) on 140 lb cold press paper done late last month. This is my other studio cat, a rescue, who loves to watch wasps and other flying insects. It is currently on display at our Heritage Museum in our art association's annual miniature show. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

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