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Hi all, welcome to April!
We are continuing our Moderator's Spotlight series here with Texas artist, Kay Smith. Ya'll have known her (some of you for many years) as KreativeK. She's not only been an incredible asset to the site, but she's also a formidable teaching artist. Her watercolor techniques have been immensely helpful to us all, and her work is awe-inspiring.
As a humble person, Kay was a little bit reluctant to speak about herself, so we feel very fortunate to be able to get this interview with her. I was so happy to learn as much as I could about her. I'm a huge fan of her output and am more than grateful to have her here as a moderator and forum member.
Here are her questions and answers:
Where did you grow up and where do you live and work now?
West Texas on a farm/ranch. Now I live 22 miles south in a small rural town of Big Spring, the crossroads of west Texas, halfway between El Paso and Dallas. I bought a small frame house in 1998 and operate an art studio/frame shop gallery 7 days a week.
How did you begin making art in your life?
Art lessons in oils in Big Spring as our tiny school had no art.
Sophisto-Cat, watercolor, 12 x 9 inches.
What kinds of media and subject matter do you like using and why?
I've used all media but watercolor is my favorite for the past 30 years. Subject matter faves are florals and animals and I'm learning landscapes.
From where do you draw inspiration?
Everywhere.
White Rabbit, watercolor, 22 x 30 inches.
Who are your artistic influences, or what types of art have influenced your work?
My instructor Ken Hosmer.
Black Tie Hollyhock, watercolor, 30 x 22 inches.
How much time would you say you spend making art?
Several hours a day without fail.
What is something you have not yet tried but have always wanted to?
Cold wax techniques and have a class scheduled in April.
What is something that motivates you in life?
Color and design.
Asian Persimmons, watercolor, 15 x 22 inches.
What is something you’ve learned in being an artist that another artist might find helpful?
Paint or draw daily, even if for only 5 minutes to get into the habit of thinking art, doing art. Stand to paint and use large brushes.
Chicken ala King, watercolor 22 x 15 inches.
What has been your most satisfying non-artistic accomplishment?
Having degrees in Nursing and practicing 36 years, and having completed police academy training doing law enforcement 3.5 years.
Lastly, do you have a website, and/or social media platform(s) you would like to promote?
kaysmithbrushworks.blogspot.com
kaysmith.artspan.com
We are continuing our Moderator's Spotlight series here with Texas artist, Kay Smith. Ya'll have known her (some of you for many years) as KreativeK. She's not only been an incredible asset to the site, but she's also a formidable teaching artist. Her watercolor techniques have been immensely helpful to us all, and her work is awe-inspiring.
As a humble person, Kay was a little bit reluctant to speak about herself, so we feel very fortunate to be able to get this interview with her. I was so happy to learn as much as I could about her. I'm a huge fan of her output and am more than grateful to have her here as a moderator and forum member.
Here are her questions and answers:
Where did you grow up and where do you live and work now?
West Texas on a farm/ranch. Now I live 22 miles south in a small rural town of Big Spring, the crossroads of west Texas, halfway between El Paso and Dallas. I bought a small frame house in 1998 and operate an art studio/frame shop gallery 7 days a week.
How did you begin making art in your life?
Art lessons in oils in Big Spring as our tiny school had no art.
Sophisto-Cat, watercolor, 12 x 9 inches.
What kinds of media and subject matter do you like using and why?
I've used all media but watercolor is my favorite for the past 30 years. Subject matter faves are florals and animals and I'm learning landscapes.
From where do you draw inspiration?
Everywhere.
White Rabbit, watercolor, 22 x 30 inches.
Who are your artistic influences, or what types of art have influenced your work?
My instructor Ken Hosmer.
Black Tie Hollyhock, watercolor, 30 x 22 inches.
How much time would you say you spend making art?
Several hours a day without fail.
What is something you have not yet tried but have always wanted to?
Cold wax techniques and have a class scheduled in April.
What is something that motivates you in life?
Color and design.
Asian Persimmons, watercolor, 15 x 22 inches.
What is something you’ve learned in being an artist that another artist might find helpful?
Paint or draw daily, even if for only 5 minutes to get into the habit of thinking art, doing art. Stand to paint and use large brushes.
Chicken ala King, watercolor 22 x 15 inches.
What has been your most satisfying non-artistic accomplishment?
Having degrees in Nursing and practicing 36 years, and having completed police academy training doing law enforcement 3.5 years.
Lastly, do you have a website, and/or social media platform(s) you would like to promote?
kaysmithbrushworks.blogspot.com
kaysmith.artspan.com
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