Monday, March 14, 2022

Divided Abstract

8.25x5.25 mixed media collage in junk journal done last week, an exercise in using an ink piece that was not working. Adding some color and a better design I came up with this abstract. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Spring Petals

12x9 acrylics on Canson 140 lb cold press paper completed yesterday after first making eucalyptus leaves and palm leaves, strokes which were part of a tutorial. The imaginary flowers popped into the composition. Spring is one week from today! COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Pink Lilac Abstract

7x5 acrylics and ink on gessoed foamcore board done this past week using techniques learned in the online tutorial I've been taking. For this panel I've used red violet India ink made by Dr Ph Martin company to tie in both sides. Four different colors were used to paint the pink and the violet tones in this abstract. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Friday, March 11, 2022

Gray Black Swirl Drips Abstract

9x6 acrylic on canvas pad done last week or so ago in an online tutorial with Yvette St. Amant, exploring the medium and its versatility making abstract art. Two colors used with this which were gray and black. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Sunflowers in Blue Vase

12x12 watercolor on Masters Touch Premium 140 lb cold press paper done over the past weekend in part of an online challenge. I used Daniel Smith paints in a direct wet on dry method. Sketching was done quickly almost in a blind contour. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Ocean Blues Abstract

12x9 acrylics and black ink on Grumbacher 140 lb CP paper done yesterday as the last lesson in Yvette St. Amant's online tutorial. In this lesson the exercise was called a divided composition where two blues were loosely applied with lots of water on the left and navy blue on the right. A cream color was applied with a long palette knife down the middle. When dry, black ink marks were put in vertically to tie the design together. This reminded me of the ocean and its colors. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Velvet Noses

11x15 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper done over this past weekend as part of an online challenge. I selected an equine image of wild horses featuring a pinto stallion and a bay mare rubbing their velvet noses. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Lookout Salty Cat

3.5x2.5 watercolor miniature art card (ACEO) on 140 lb cold press paper done late last month. This is my other studio cat, a rescue, who lo...