Red Mushroom

9.5x6.5 gouache and ink done last week as part of an online challenge; a red w/ white dots topped mushroom amidst falling golden autumn leaves.  In this vignette on vintage dictionary paper I tried to focus the viewer's attention first on the colorful top then the brisk atmosphere of the season.  Online description "Fly agaric mushrooms, or Amanita muscaria, are known for their distinctive appearance, being bright red with white spots, and for their hallucinogenic properties. They are usually dried and eaten, although they're not that common because of their unpleasant side effects."
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Ravens on Gourds - Day 24 of 30 Day Challenge

7x9.5 watercolor and ink line painted today, an imaginary fall scene with ravens or crows on gourds with pumpkins, fallen leaves, an old chopped tree trunk and metal trash can, on Ecosystem sketchbook.  I used Lamy Safari pen with grey Noodler's ink.


Since 9-1-15, I've posted daily works on Leslie Saeta's #30paintingsin30days challenge she hosts annually on her blog Slices of Life you can see HERE.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Pumpkins and Gourds

11x8.5 watercolor and ink on Strathmore for mixed media paper from sketchbook.  I used a Micron 01 ink pen for this fall still life scene that was done a few days ago.  It was enjoyable to paint pumpkins in their vivid oranges, light yellow golds, and greens; the gourd was fun with all the colors in its stripes.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Fall is Coming

12x9 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper, brush only, no pencil drawing.  This was done last week over an underpainting, just a few random placed imaginary trees waiting for fall.  In 22 days we will have the fall equinox.
Image COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Sunday Morning Rain

15x22 watercolor on WN 140 lb cold press paper, an imaginary Sunday morning rainy walk to church in an imaginary town.  In this composition, autumn has begun with the change of seasons bringing its surprises.

Scarecrows

22x15 watercolor over gessoed matboard; drawn from two of the cute scarecrows I bought at the dollar store.