I’m always looking for something to paint. My normal go-to is a local and seasonal blossom. But, my daughter loves birds so on this year’s Florida trip I thought I’d give birds a try. #watercolor #birds #florida #art #sanibel #venice #cocoabeach
Fiddler crab
Found this little fiddler crab on a windy January afternoon, after a storm had blown through Cocoa Beach. So cute! #florida #crab #cocoabeach #oceanlife #art #graphite
Kona Snail
As a beekeeper, I’m always looking for flowers that attract pollinators. While admiring this little honey bee foraging this beautiful yellow damiana, I spotted a giant snail How beautiful it was under the lush green leaves.
Street Art 2010-2011
I’ve always admired street art. I wonder about the artist – who he (or she) was/is, what inspired him, who commissioned the work (or not)…But it was in 2010 when I met my husband that my travels took on new boundaries….I guess it was then that I realized that art takes on many forms, and…
Beginning Watercolor – Spring Flowers 2022
Join us in this two-session course and learn basic watercolor skills to paint the natural beauty of our local spring flowers. We’ll have fun learning to build depth and composition, and you will begin to develop your own artistic style. This is a free class for adult learners. All supplies included. Class Time: February 22…
Warm-cool colors
It rarely snows at my house. So, when it does snow, and especially when it snows on Christmas, it seems like a gift. My walk this morning was cold, yet quiet and peaceful. When I returned to my zen-art room, I flicked on the twinkly Christmas lights and followed along with Emily Olsen’s icicle tutorial…
Inga J Smith 