Thistle Bird

9x12 watercolor and Brusho wc crystals on Canson 138 lb cold press mixed media paper done over the previous weekend from an online WetCanvas challenge. The bird is a goldfinch. Ref courtesy Connie van Winssen. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

More Amarillo Sunflowers ~ Happy Spring!

12x9 mixed media using pastel, charcoal, and watersoluble Caran D'Ache wax crayons on pastel paper from some fake sunflowers. I love their free form organic shapes and twisted leaves. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Tropical Flamingo

12x9 acrylics and ink on Canson for mixed media paper done last week for another exercise in abstract online tutorials by Yvette St. Amant. I used my own refs to get a right look to the flamingo's beak. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Tropical Hibiscus

12x9 acrylics and ink on Canson for mixed media paper done last week for another exercise in abstract online tutorials by Yvette St. Amant. These are hibiscus flower shapes. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Tropical Vibe

12x9 acrylics and ink on Canson for mixed media paper done last week for another exercise in abstract online tutorials by Yvette St. Amant. These are monstera leaves. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

White Poppy Frills

11x15 watercolor using White Nights paints on Strathmore 140 lb cold press block done today after a quick pencil sketch on the main outlines of the frilly poppy. Torn tissue paper was collaged/adhered to various areas using matte medium and let dry overnight; this provides texture and unusual color formations. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith

Gray Black Swirls

9x6 acrylics using two colors of gray and black on canvas pad, an exercise in the abstract online tutorial by Yvette St. Amant. This is a companion piece to the earlier posted one with drips title Gray Black Swirl Drips. COPYRIGHT 2022 Kay Smith