Mattie

6x4 watercolor done last of April on printmaking paper using Daniel Smith paints. This is a pet portrait of a beloved little dog may she RIP. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2026

Ollie Pup

6x9 watercolor on 140 lb cold press paper recently done of another artist's friend's rescue pup named Ollie. Ref courtesy CaliAnn. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Bulldog Nap

Bulldog Nap 8.5x5.5 watercolor in Masters sketchbook done today using Gamsai Tambi graphite paints over pencil sketch of this sleeping bulldog. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Huskey

12x9 watercolor on Fluid 140 lb cold press paper done yesterday as part of another week's challenge on Facebook page All Animals Watercolor.  Ref courtesy Crias/WetCanvas.  This is such a beautiful and handsome dog and in order for his fur and markings to shine I placed a multicolored abstract background into the composition.
COPYRIGHT 2019 Kay Smith

Wonderful Westie Terrier

14.75x11.5 torn paper collage on black mat board done today after sketching his outline in white gel pen using primarily white and black with blue for his collar and tags.  Such a cute West Highland terrier.
COPYRIGHT 2019 Kay Smith

Snow Dog

11x15 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper, drawn and painted today.  An imaginary background and foreground were put in to go with my white dog photo that was actually a water scene.  An upcoming exhibition  theme is animals in snow, hence the winter environment and landscape.  I love to paint white subjects in watercolor.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2014 Kay Smith.

Mattie O'Brien West Highland Terrier

8x6.5 watercolor done last evening after meeting this cute terrier, a rescue, at the dog park. The owner let me take photos as most proud pet parents do.

Image is COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2013.

Shaggy Dog pet portrait

10x15 watercolor dog pet portrait of this shaggy fellow who resembles a mop.  I love to paint white subjects and white backgrounds and this composition has both.

Pet Portraits - Love Thy Neighbor

11x15 watercolor dog and cat portrait done several years ago and was SOLD. 
It still remains my favorite pet portrait of an orange tabby faithfully licking his friend's head in a show of affection.

Watchful Eye of the Cat

7x10 watercolor on Langton 140 lb cold press paper block, using a combination of several refs into an entirely different scene.  I was using a new paper and working on it while in New Mexico this past weekend.  This painting is SOLD.

Dog Pet Portrait

22x15 watercolor dog portrait commission for her owner's Christmas surprise.  I've no idea what breed she is but she is adorable and so fluffy.  In the photo provided she was waiting for someone to throw the ball so she could play.  This work is SOLD.