Desert Plants

8.5x5.5 watercolor in Master's Touch sketchbook, 80 lb paper, done last week or so, a scene of desert plants including a century plant, agave, and other cactus or succulents. This landscape can be seen here in Texas or other locales in the southwest. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith

Hollyhock Shades ~ demo

7x9 watercolor demonstration using White Nights paints on sketchbook 80 lb paper done this past Monday for my art class, a wet on dry direct painting approach with only one application. I did have to enhance one shadow spot on this dark pink hollyhock upper right once it was dry. This is from a photo I took when tall old fashioned hollyhocks were growing around the studio. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025

Kid Nap

5.5x8.5 watercolor using Rosa Gallery paints made in Ukraine on 80 lb sketchbook paper done a few weeks ago. As part of an online weekend drawing event challenge on WetCanvas.com I appreciated the host selecting this goat kid taking its nap in a sunny spot. COPYRIGHT 2025 Kay Smith

Berry Bowl

4.75x6 watercolor using Rosa Gallery paints on Kilimanjaro 140 lb paper done mid month, an imaginary simple strawberry still life in white bowl. Some of the berries are sliced ready to eat. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025

Snowed In

4x6 watercolor using Rosa Gallery paints in Joggles sketchbook 80 lb paper done last week, an imaginary rural winter landscape, that was enjoyable to paint. We don't get snowed in here but we can dream about it. COPYRIGHT 2025 Kay Smith

Cactus and Agave

8x6 watercolor on rough handmade paper done over a week ago combining two references into one composition of prickly pear cactus along with large agave plant. COPYRIGHT 2025 Kay Smith

Highland Calf

6x4 watercolor and ink line in Joggles sketchbook done last week or so ago for an online challenge with WetCanvas; an adorable Highland calf. It was fun to see these cows with their long hair when I visited the UK. COPYRIGHT Kay Smith 2025