Dahlias and Cat Days ~ Junk Journal finished

8.25x5.25 mixed media collage on the last page of my junk journal that has lasted several years. I've used ink, watercolor, collage of various things to create a story about dahlias and cats. Pearl posed for the larger cat sketch at bottom. COPYRIGHT 2023 Kay Smith

Cut Dahlias

9x6 watercolor and gouache on Canson 140 lb cold press paper done a few days ago of some cut imaginary dahlias. I was covering up marks made testing out a student's art supplies and did apply a dahlia stencil over yellow and orange areas. I used my own vase of water for various shapes and colors. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Ruidoso Windowbox

11x15 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper finished today.  On one of our trips to New Mexico I photographed this wrought iron and planter of lantana, dahlias, and violas.  In the window you can see the mountains and sky reflection.  The shadows were also another attraction both under the plants and the wall.  All in all a cheerful little dose of sunshine.
Image COPYRIGHT 2016 Kay Smith.