January inspires quiet reflection and renewal, symbolized by snowdrops and gentle, muted colors.
What Is White, Really? A Material Study
“For the rays, to speak properly, are not coloured.”— Isaac Newton, Opticks (1704) As Newton taught us, white light carries all colors; what we see depends on the surface it touches. If white contains everything, it would seem that artists should be able to mix it. But of course, we can’t. As a watercolorist—my primary…
Happy Holidays – Big Island 2025
It’s a beautiful Hawaii December. Sending holiday wishes.
7 countries, 3 continents
The journey spanned seven countries, highlighting each location’s unique culture while emphasizing the importance of history amidst rapid change.
Natural Art: In Love with Color Through Physics
“Color isn’t in the leaf. It’s in the light.” As I sit here in my studio on this perfect December day in Hawai‘i, I’m watching tropical leaves sway gently in the trade winds. The shapes and forms of the bird-of-paradise leaves outside my window are mesmerizing. In this little moment of calm, I wanted to…
Canada Lynx
Such a beautiful animal, now endangered in Washington state. I plan to explore Okanogan County when I move back to mainland in 2026..maybe someday I’ll see one. #watercolor #endangered #washington
Inga J Smith 