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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Watercolor Cards – Holiday 2024
In prep of some pretty cool trips we have planned for 2025, I want to improve my urban sketching skills. So, inspired by gingerbread houses, I grabbed pictures of family/friends houses (crazy what you can find in public domain, either on Google or Zillow)…then I added some sparkle deco. As I got into it, I…
Blue Heron
Thinking about our east coast friends and adventures 💚💜💛.
Palila – endangered and endemic
There are less than 700 individual palilas in the wild and they are found exclusively on the slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii
Gray wolf
The gray wolf (Canis lupus) is endangered in Washington state. Medium: Arches 140lb cold pressed 100% cotton paper, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints By 1930, Gray wolves had been nearly eradicated in Washington and other northwest states, primarily due to human activities. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, wolves were seen as…
‘Akiapōlā’au: an endangered icon
Inspiration As of 2023, there are only 1300 ‘Akiapōlā’au left in the wild. This critically endangered bird is native to the Big Island of Hawai’i and plays a vital role in its ecosystem. Conservation Status FederalEndangered🔶 StateEndangered🔶 State recognized Endemic💛 Species Description The Akiapōlā‘au is a small Hawaiian bird with a 4.5 – 5.5-inch curved…
Inga J Smith 