Quiet Donkey

8x5 mixed media done today on paper in old sketchbook. Using my photo ref from a donkey we photographed in Central America, I sketched him using Winsor Newton 0.1 fine liner pen. Marks of yellow, green, and various Brusho colors were already on the paper. Watercolor and grey Brusho used on him and the bougainvillea flowers. Montana acrylic markers had been on the paper originally. Splatters using Halloween Orange were added last. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Frosted Leaves

7x9 watercolor and Brusho on Masters Touch sketchbook 80 lb paper done over the last weekend as part of another WetCanvas drawing event; ref courtesy Rousay. Her photo had a green tone background so this was changed to a snowy landscape. Splattering done when dry using Rosa paints and/or white gouache. Brusho colors were grey and light brown. COPYRIGHT 2023 Kay Smith

Dick Blick Gifts

Dick Blick Art Materials in Galesburg, Illinois sent all WetCanvas moderators a surprise box of appreciation gifts.  As a thank you for our service to the largest art site in the world www.wetcanvas.com I got mine yesterday consisting of Brusho crystal colors and a Holbein spray mister bottle. Brusho sets list for 62.99 and are currently 50.99 in their catalog.  These are brilliant and versatile watercolor ink crystals that are to be sprinkled directly on a wet support, applied with a brush or knife, or dissolved in water and applied with a spritzer. The description states that intriguing organic patterns will appear like magic.  These tiny bottles of tintillating fun are made in England.  Can't wait to try them out www.dickblick.com.  The company featured my Christmas art in their holiday catalog a few years ago.  Thank you Dick Blick, proud sponsor of WetCanvas!