Winter Owl Post

6x6 watercolor on Masters Touch sketchbook paper, 80 lb., done last weekend using some of my snowy owl references. I perched this guy on a large wooden post where he sits surveying his territory at night, listening for a rustle which might mean a mouse is available. COPYRIGHT 2023 Kay Smith

White Barn Owl

6x6 watercolor on 80 lb Masters Touch sketchbook paper done a few days ago, looking over barn owl photos. These nighttime predators love to hide out in old barns and other shelters. COPYRIGHT 2023 Kay Smith

Snowy Owl Stare

30x22 watercolor on Fabriano 140 lb hot press paper done a few days ago of a snowy owl staring at us; background is negative painting with a first coat of quinacridone gold then the darks. An imaginary bird art wildlife from my own multiple references. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Snowy Owl Flight

12x9 watercolor and Brusho wc crystals on Grumbacher 140 lb cold press paper done a few days ago from an old photo ref. The owl is getting ready for cooler weather and winter after that. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

June Barn Owl

8.25x5.25 colored pencils and Inktense pencils on vintage book page in my grunge junk journal done last week.  Part of the page had gesso applied.  Ref courtesy WetCanvas!
COPYRIGHT 2019 Kay Smith

Eagle or Snowy Owl

5.5x8.5 watercolor and ink (Staedtler Calligraphic 3.5mm pen) on Masters paper.  I'm not sure if this fellow is an eagle owl or a snowy owl.  I found a recent bird in the road that was dead and took photos, so this is a recreation of how he must look alive with a tree in the background.  Eyes are more yellow and not orange.  It was located on the Vealmoor highway as you turn off south to Big Spring.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

October Snowy Owl

8x5.5 watercolor on Strathmore Visual Journey for watercolor done Sunday this week while on a trip, a snowy owl against an abstract nature background.  Painted wet on dry with Winsor Newton travel set this imaginary scene was showing the wise fellow with October's colors surrounding him.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2014 Kay Smith.