Tilted Titmouse

8x6 watercolor on handmade rough paper 140 lb cold press done last month for another online art challenge on WetCanvas. I enjoyed the tilted tiny bird who seems to be so curious. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Redhat Wildflowers

6x6 watercolor done in sketchbook 80 lb paper last month for another online WetCanvas floral challenge. These common wildflowers grow not only here but in southeastern New Mexico where I shot this photo. They come in different colors and a rare sight is to see a yellow redhat. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Rabbits Gone a- Courtin'

6x6 watercolor and ink line wash with Daniel Smith paints and Micron 01 pen on Masters paper done previously. An ink sketch was done first. These two lovebirds are welcoming Spring with a little bit of romance as he's gone a-courtin' her foot in marriage. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Pinto Pony

18x12 watercolor on Canson XL 140lb cold press done mid-February, another imaginary horse frontal view equine art. For this I used mixed dark browns and middle value black hues and like the loose look it has. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Rufous Hummer

6x6 watercolor in sketchbook done mid- February of a rufous hummingbird; ref courtesy another artist in a WetCanvas online challenge. Sketchbook paper is 80 lb acid free support by Master's Touch. Soon we will be seeing these tiny treasures of the bird world coming back. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Morning Coffee

6x8 watercolor on handmade rough 140 lb cold press paper done last month, another in my series of coffee cups and coffee. I really liked how this one turned out with its more energetic color tones and vibes. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Roundup Cowboy

12x6 watercolor on Grumbacher 140 lb cold press paper done mid-February, an imaginative western cowboy getting ready to ride a roundup. This is loosely based on a photo of my brother. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026