Tall Cactus in Red Pot

10.75x4.25 watercolor on Canson 117 lb cold press paper with white gel pen done last week, another in my tall cactus series in small pots. Vertical art is very popular and is a size that fits just about anywhere. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025

Tall Cactus with Peach Background

10x8 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper just completed , a pencil sketch based on earlier cactus paintings I've done. Marked backgound of random colors, shapes, and designs is the result of using paper to put underneath small and miniature ones to catch drips. White gel pen used for thorn marks after the peach background dried. Lots of fun playing with this today. COPYRIGHT 2024 Kay Smith

Tall Cactus in Clay Pot

9x4 acrylic gouache on Grumbacher 140 lb cold press paper done last week using that medium by Liquitex. I used a backing sheet for other works hence the markings. Acrylic gouache has a matte finish and is exactly like gouache but has the permanency of acrylic paint. Cactus and pot are imaginary. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith