Cool Pears

8x8 watercolor on Master's Touch 140 lb cold press paper done middle of the month, a day to try out different cool colors of greens and blues and pair them with pears. A fun exercise versus the warm colors I'm always using. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Cosmos Petals

8x6 watercolor/ink on handmade rough 140 lb cold press paper done first week of the month. I used White Nights paints and Winsor Newton 0.1 black fine liner pen in this loose floral. For a series on cosmos flowers I'm sketching them from a faux bouquet in a vase. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Barn Bucket

6x6 watercolor using White Nights paints done first part of this month, an imaginary scene focusing on old wooden and metal textures that one might see around an old farm. This is on 80 lb sketchbook paper and was a trip down memory lane. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Southwest Style

9x5.5 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper painted today, a southwestern style adobe house landscape, complete with clay pots of cactus and yucca. In this imaginary scene I've tried to indicate the hot climate and carefree lifestyle of the area. From the red tile roof to stucco walls one can imagine living here in the desert. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Ruidoso Road

11x15 watercolor on 140 lb Kilimanjaro paper, American Journey paints from my photo taken one March years ago up on Sierra Blanca mountain. I added the warm colored bushes here that were not there for added interest. This road seemed to be going off the mountain side into nowhere. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Rousay's Cat

9x8.25 watercolor/ink on paper done first of January, a pet portrait of another artist's cat. The pet cat only has 3 legs. I used STA 0.5 black ink pen plus White Nights paints. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

White Cosmos Bouquet ~ a happy birthday

9x6 watercolor on cold press paper 140 lb just completed, thinking of having another birthday today and so grateful for all the real bouquets, cards, messages, texts, and calls from friends. You are blessed and so am I. Many thanks! COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026