Nomads

11x15 watercolor on 140 lb Canson paper cold press finished today, another in my southwestern series of Native Americans on the move. I first stenciled a mandala pattern using matte medium on dry paper. When dry, several colors were washed wet in wet over the background. After that dried, the Indian brave and squaw were sketched, then I looked for other shapes. On right side pale yellow area, there appeared to be a brave's profile. Next I took a small silicone cross and stamped various colors mixed with matte medium at random. Lastly, the couple was painted with attention on adding pattern to their blankets and clothing. COPYRIGHT 2023 Kay Smith

The Cross

5x7.5 watercolor pencils and watercolor on Moleskine sketchbook for watercolor done today.  Photo featured on current WetCanvas Weekend Drawing Event in the AMAE forum, courtesy Oty.  She lives in Zakynthos, Greece and the cross overlooking the village she said is 10 meters tall (32.80 feet).  Some may recall one of the Aegean islands is where John wrote the book of Revelation.
Image COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.