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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Pristine Prickly Petals

10x8 watercolor done last of December on Canson 117 lb cold press paper using Gansai Tambi graphite paints (made in Japan). These delicate white petals blooming on a prickly pear cactus are so pristine. Always a pleasure to paint cactus art. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025
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