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

At the Beach

6.75x9 watercolor and ink line using Winsor Newton sepia 0.3 fine liner pen and White Nights pigments on Canson 117 lb cold press paper done mid month. Using a women's wear catalog for inspiration of a woman dreaming by the beach this is what I came up with to start off the season. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Baby Robin

9x7 watercolor on 80 lb sketchbook paper using White Nights paints done second week of May, bird art featuring a baby robin. This was part of my online hosting for WetCanvas' weekend drawing event. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Window Hollyhocks

8.5x5.5 watercolor on Canson 117 lb cold press paper using White Nights paints, done second week of May, using multiple refs of houses, windows, and hollyhock gardens. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

West Texas Redhat

7x5 watercolor on 140 lb cold press paper done first week of May from our own redhat wildflowers that grow abundantly in semi-arid parts of the southwest. This work was gifted to a friend. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Orange Poppy Collage

8x8 mixed media collage on paper using watercolor, rice batik, and gift wrap paper to form this orange poppy art. I used an older poppy painting of mine as inspiration. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Thank You Veterans ~ Memorial Day

6x9 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper painted today in remembrance of American veterans who gave their all. The US flag holds a dog tag thank you inscription. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith

Dainty Pansies

8x6 watercolor using White Nights paints on handmade rough 140 lb cold press paper done first week of the month. Just an old clay pot with peeling paint that is planted with various pansies. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Sunny Woman

10.25x9 mixed media on sketchbook paper done couple weeks ago from an old photo I had used. Media were watercolor pencils, watercolor, and acrylics. The reference was a black and white photo only so all color is imaginary. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

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

Brusho Rooster II ~ demo

15x11 watermedia using Brusho crystals/watercolor on Grumbacher 140 lb cold press paper done last Saturday of April for another demo at Colorado City, TX. This live presentation was for art group West Texas Art Guild. I had previously painted a similar white rooster and explained how to apply the Brusho sprinkles and how to achieve a mixed black background with thalo green/alizarin crimson. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Moody Sky

10x8 watercolor using Daniel Smith pigments on Canson 117 lb cold press paper, done last week of April. In this colorful imaginary landscape I have tried to show the beauty of the land and the sky. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Junk Journal Strawberries

5.5x8 mixed media in old book using sepia 0.3 Winsor Newton fine liner pen to sketch then watercolor to paint, done last week of April for another WetCanvas online weekend challenge. These berries look fresh enough to eat. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Mattie

6x4 watercolor done last of April on printmaking paper using Daniel Smith paints. This is a pet portrait of a beloved little dog may she RIP. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Garden Center Pansies

8x8 watercolor using Daniel Smith/DaVinci paints done last part of Aprill on Master's Touch 140 lb cold press paper. This garden center image was one of several posted by our WetCanvas online monthly challenge host. Lots of fun to paint white flowers, especially pansies! COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Proud Horse

9x7 Brusho and watercolor on sketchbook paper 80 lb done mid April from one of the old horse references. I was wanting to use Brusho again and try to get some amazing results for dapple grey. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Pretty Purple Petunias

8x8 watercolor on Master's Touch 140 lb CP paper done week before last using my new petunias in a pot as a model. They smell so sweet. For years I did not grow them as they kept dying and as it turns out they were not watered enough. Painted wet on dry using lots of water and mixes of various blues and pinks by Daniel Smith. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Blue Sky Donkey ~ It's World Donkey Day May 8

12x12 acrylics on wrapped canvas done over this past weekend, a fun comical donkey cutting up for the camera. It is World Donkey Day so celebrate their existence and cheer them onward. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Petals and Stems

9x6 watercolor using Daniel Smith paints on Canson 117 lb cold press paper done mid April, an imaginary loose floral featuring all parts connected or not connected. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Midge Cat Rest

6x9 ink and watercolor of my cat Midge done last month on Canson 117 lb cold press paper. I've used black India ink applied with a wooden chopstick for this pet portrait. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Black Mesa Church and Graveyard

15x11 watercolor on Master's Touch 140 lb cold press paper done mid April, an old adobe built in 1924 at San Ildefonso Pueblo in Pojoque, New Mexico. The graveyard is located beside the old church building. Daniel Smith paints were used. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Travel Tote

8x6 watercolor on handmade rough 140 lb cold press paper done mid- April. In this view, a striped tote stands ready for the travel season. Daniel Smith paints were used. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Barn Memories sketch

8.5x11 pencil sketch on paper in Crescent sketchbook done first week of April. Just trying to capture memories of the old barn that has been torn down now. Country barns are becoming scarce. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Black Magic Hollyhock

15x11 watercolor on 140 lb cold press paper done in March wet on dry using one of my black hollyhock photos from studio garden as reference. This old fashioned flower is currently in an art show so wish me luck. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026