March Rose

March Rose 9x12 watercolor on Studio Fabriano 140 lb hot press paper done week before last, a close crop of a peach colored rose and some green foliage. COPYRIGHT 2023 Kay Smith

Rose Petalura

9x12 watercolor and Brusho wc crystals on 140 lb cold press paper, an imaginary abstract floral composed over a week ago. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Fragrant Roses

9x12 watercolor and Brusho wc crystals (rose red) on Canson 140 lb cold press paper done with no pencil sketch over this past week. Lots of creativity and negative painting was done with this abstract floral. COPYRIGHT 2021 Kay Smith

Peace Rose Garden Classic

12x9 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper done a few days ago from one of my rose photos. French horticulturist Francis Meilland develped the Peace rose and sent cuttings to friends around the world as Germany invaded France. This beautiful rose was given its name when peace was declared on VE Day in 1945. It has since become a garden classic. May peace be in your minds and hearts as we celebrate this season of Christ's birth, and peace on earth, goodwill to all men. COPYRIGHT 2020 Kay Smith

Rose Riot

4x3 watercolor on Fabriano 140 lb hot press paper done today, a miniature abstract painting entirely from my imagination.  The rose is rising strongly against its natural elements to make a statement.
COPYRIGHT 2019 Kay Smith

Purple Rose

5.5x13.5 alcohol inks on white freezer/deli paper done a few days ago using only two colors for the bloom:  Currant and Eggplant, and two for the green stem and leaves:  Willow and Lettuce.  The stem was put in using the tip of a wooden chopstick as were the leaves.
COPYRIGHT 2018 Kay Smith.