Peony Charm

8x3 watercolor on Italia 140 lb cold press paper, a collection of dark red peonies I used to raise in a glass. In this floral still life I've added shadows and dropped petals and leaves at the bottom. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Cosmos Crazy

4x3.5 mixed media on 140 lb. cold press paper done last week. In this imaginary floral, I used alcohol inks (first layer as a pulled print), watercolor, acrylics, and gouache. Cosmos are an all time favorite flower to depict in any media. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Kitchen Window Still Life

9x12 watercolor on Bristol 300 series 100 lb paper sketched and painted today for a timed online event. Participants have 2 hours to do their choice of references. I love the old silver teapot or coffee pot with the bright fruit and blue glass ware. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Garcia's Donkey

15x11 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper completed today after doing most of the donkey yesterday during our paint out. This fellow belongs to another artist and I have invented the southwestern background in hot desert hues and some decorative bare trees. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Tulip Stems

5x3.5 alcohol inks on glossy photo paper done last week just playing around with the inks after awhile and these tulip shapes appeared. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Colorado Elk

9x12 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper completed today of a resting bull elk in the Rocky Mountains; photo courtesy of artist friend Jenna of Wisconsin and featured in the current monthly WetCanvas challenge. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2021

Lazy Daisy Bunny

8.5x5.5 watercolor on Masters Premium paper done a few days ago, another whimsical rabbit or bunny waiting for spring, surrounded by daisies. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith