Lee SmithCat Lady, Original Painting2024
2024
About the Item
Artist Comments
A woman with luscious blonde hair sits comfortably with her five cats on a black and white couch. She wears an elegant yellow ball gown with red dancing slippers peeking from beneath the hem. Bold black lines define each element, adding a striking and harmonious touch to the scene. Made with acrylic paint, gel medium, and collage, the composition captures a sweet moment of connection between the woman and her feline companions.
About the Artist
Artist Lee Smith combines abstract, primitive, expressionist, and gritty contemporary art in her work. “My style is greatly influenced by years spent in CGI production and an unapologetic love for the daily comics,†says Lee. As a keen observer, she finds her inspiration in the social aspects of life. Her work represents human emotions and portrays these emotions by illustrating the animal world, often using those popular companions—cats and dogs. In her long professional career, Lee has worked as a newspaper layout artist, a visual merchandising specialist, a freelance graphic artist, a technical illustrator, and an art director. Lee retired from the corporate world ten years ago to concentrate on her art career. “Although I studied art in college, I prefer to describe myself as 'self-taught.' Years of irreplaceable hands-on experience have provided an extensive and invaluable continuing education in the arts,†says Lee. When building her current home in Oregon, she added a small studio that she keeps organized and clutter-free. She wears her trusty paint-covered denim overall when working, and typically listens to audiobooks or podcasts. “I have dozens of paintbrushes in cans all over the studio, but I have only about 10 favorites that I always use.â€
Words that describe this painting: cat, feline, woman, hair, living room, gown, shoes, pet, checkered, pet, animals, people, primitive, mixed media artwork, orange
Cat Lady
Lee Smith
Acrylic paint, gel medium, and collage on cradled wood panel
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
16 in. h x 16 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 8 oz.
- Creator:Lee Smith
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:Cat Lady. Lee Smith. Acrylic paint, gel medium, and collage on cradled wood panel. Finished black edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
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