“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…
Author: Inga Smith
I'm a nature artist and community educator....this is a scrapbook of my life’s explorations.💜💛💚
Canada Lynx
Canada Lynx endangered in Washington; few remain in WA.
Holiday Cards 2025 – Doodles
Creating holiday cards early, I embraced simple designs and embroidery while drawing inspiration from personal experiences and favorite doodles.
Becoming again
Art as a way of healing — through layers of light, form, and color. Lately, I’ve been exploring a new way of creating — one that feels softer and slower.. something more layered and more textured. I guess to mirror my life — as it is today, without excuses and without apologies. I’ve been working…
Kona: picture-a-day July 2025
Daily photo journal of life here on the the Big Island of Hawaii – July 2025
Kona: picture-a-day June 2025
To recap: while the house is on the market, I’ve decided to take a picture a day — until the house is sold 🤞. Most pictures (unless noted) are taken from my house. No filters and no AI, just life here on the Big Island of Hawaii. The house has been listed now for two…
Inga J Smith 