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Dwight Smith
Ignite, Original Painting

2025

About the Item

Artist Comments
A weathered can rests beside a Bible atop a wooden stool. Golden wheat stalks rise from a small tin cup, adding a touch of nature and warmth to the scene. The arrangement highlights the enduring strength of faith and the quiet resilience it requires.


About the Artist
Artist Dwight Smith creates realistic watercolor paintings with narratives that evoke a familiar and comforting sense of kitsch and Americana. His works often feature everyday items portrayed with a playful and humorous twist, characterized by a strong graphic style that lends them a pop art feel. Through skillful manipulation of scale and composition, Dwight brings out a sense of the absurd, ultimately aiming to bring a smile to the viewer's face. Drawing strength from his faith allows him to see art in ordinary objects. "It has kept me going and has been my inspiration," says Dwight. He works in a small yet tidy studio, where he brings his artistic visions to life on his desk, illuminated by the bright glow of lamps. Outside of painting, Dwight enjoys biking, hiking, and spending quality time with his wife.


Words that describe this painting: book, bible, can, tin, wheat, faith, vintage, narrative, religion, religious, Christian, Catholic, still life, realism, watercolor painting, white


Ignite
Dwight Smith
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
9 in. h x 12 in. w
0 lbs. 2 oz.


  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
    Ignite. Dwight Smith. Watercolor painting on paper. Ready to frame. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 796671stDibs: LU922116342932

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