Spiky Cactus

4.25x5.5 watercolor and India ink on 140 lb cold press paper done last week, using no ref, just impulsive colors and design. Another in my cactus series, this one is focused on the placement of leaves, thorns, and textures. COPYRIGHT 2023 Kay Smith

Pricklies and Brown Flowers

6x6 watercolor and ink on Masters Touch sketchbook 80 lb paper done in the first week of June, another in my cactus prickly pear series. With this piece I'm focused on the roughness of the rural countryside and its weeds, wildflowers, and cactus that grow and prosper together. COPYRIGHT 2023 Kay Smith

Cactus Afternoon

6x6 watercolor and black India ink in Masters Touch sketchbook, 80 lb. paper done last week or so ago. This is another imaginary cactus landscape scene in my ongoing series of painting prickly pears. COPYRIGHT 2023 Kay Smith