Author: Inga Smith

I'm a nature artist and community educator....this is a scrapbook of my life’s explorations.💜💛💚

Gecko doodle

This little piece was inspired by the view from my art studio and the geckos that come visit me every morning. I love this part of the yard — it’s a jungle, full of textures and a variety of green tones. This is a Gold dust day gecko. I need to work on contrast because…

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Kona: picture-a-day May 2025

“A hui hou Kona“ …Well, not yet…Apparently it’s going to take a while to sell the house…It seems like the day we listed, the real estate market here on the Big Island went to a standstill. Just my luck. So, rather than being stressed, I’ve decided to take a picture a day — until the…

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Whimsical Cards – Easy pop-up inserts

Sharing just a couple springtime cards I did this week. I snagged the initial designs from Diane Anton and other artists i found on Pinterest…then I added embossing, pop-up art and a little inspiration from springtime colors from the Big Island. Super-fun. #watercolorcards #popupcards

Beginning Watercolor – Washington Shrubsteppe

Join us in this two-session workshop, where we’ll have fun mastering watercolor basics. By the end of the course you will learn essential skills and your own personal style will shine through. Class Time: August 18 and 25, 2025, 10 am – noon Class Location: Sno-Valley Senior Center 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation WA Fee: $5…

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South Pacific beauty

Sharing a few notes about another amazing journey through the South Pacific… Vanuatu – Mystery Island — halo! This island is uninhabited. There’s remnants of the airstrip that was used by the allies in WW2. It took about 40 minutes to walk around the entire island, but only because I stopped for so many photos…just…

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