Sora Bird in Birdbath - Day 21

8.5x11 watercolor and ink on paper (Staedtler Lumocolor pen on Crescent sketchbook) painted today.  My friend Carole took several sora shots in her yard; looks as if they fed it some bread, too.  This photo is featured in WetCanvas current weekend drawing event in the All Media Art Events forum.

This makes number 21 in the 30 day challenge from California artist mentioned below.

Since 9-1-15, I've posted daily works on Leslie Saeta's #30paintingsin30days challenge she hosts annually on her blog Slices of Life you can see HERE.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Crisp Fall Leaves - Day 20 of 30 Day Challenge

8.5x5.5 watercolor and ink (Micron 01 pen) on Masters sketchbook paper for day #20.  This small twig held a large and a small oak leaf just turning colors and about to fall from their stems.  With last night's rain of a half inch, the wind knocked lots of these interesting specimens to the ground.  Colors are enhanced for the composition.

Also since 9-1-15, I've posted daily works on Leslie Saeta's #30paintingsin30days challenge she hosts annually on her blog Slices of Life you can see HERE.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Blue Vase and Seashells - Day 19

8x5.5 watercolor and ink on Strathmore Visual Journal for watercolor done today, a simple still life set up with vivid blues, yellows, and soft beige seashells by the window.  The yellow pompom flowers from Hobby Lobby are more of a greenish hue than this shows.

Also since 9-1-15, I've posted daily works on Leslie Saeta's #30paintingsin30days challenge she hosts annually on her blog Slices of Life you can see HERE.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Star Attraction - Day 18

5.5x8 ink on Strathmore Visual Journal for mixed media paper done today, #18 of daily works.  This white cat has a dark grey on the top of her head and Star belongs to my friend Barbara.  I used Tombow black brush pen and water only, so no predrawing for this value painting.

Also since 9-1-15, I've posted daily works on Leslie Saeta's #30paintingsin30days challenge she hosts annually on her blog Slices of Life you can see HERE.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Donkey Dance

15x11 watercolor and India ink on 140 lb watercolor paper done today.  Yesterday I did a pencil sketch and then painted him today. He will be featured in the animal/wildlife forum on WetCanvas on Sunday.

Also since 9-1-15, I've posted daily works on Leslie Saeta's #30paintingsin30days challenge she hosts annually on her blog Slices of Life you can see HERE.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Wild Weed Sunflowers - Day 16 of Thirty Paintings in 30 Days Challenge

9.5x7 watercolor on Ecosystem paper in sketchbook, a salute again to the wild sunflower looking weeds that grow so tall and are everywhere.  I used Micron 01 pen to draw them from an old photograph I took from the vacant lot before we built our house.

Also since 9-1-15, I've posted daily works on Leslie Saeta's #30paintingsin30days challenge she hosts annually on her blog Slices of Life you can see HERE.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Jonesboro TX House - Day 15

9x12 watercolor on 140 lb cold press paper by Daler Rowney.  This house portrait will be a surprise gift and hopefully the recipient will like it and that it will bring back fond memories.  This commission is SOLD.

Also since 9-1-15, I've posted daily works on Leslie Saeta's #30paintingsin30days challenge she hosts annually on her blog Slices of Life you can see HERE.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.