Lee SmithAdvice, Original Painting2024
2024
About the Item
Artist Comments
The painting captures the essence of feminine power and unity, with a crowned figure at its center embodying the strength of all women. Her gaze turns toward the birds, symbolizing various voices and perspectives who whisper secrets and advice. Smudged black outlines give the scene a dreamlike quality. The piece encourages dialogue about the interplay of wisdom, identity, and the collective voice of women.
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: playful, magical, bird, woman, crown, face, whimsical, animals, people, primitive, mixed media artwork, blue
Advice
Lee Smith
Acrylic paint and markers 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
2 lbs. 13 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:Advice. Lee Smith. Acrylic paint and markers on cradled wood panel. Finished black edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 784081stDibs: LU922115230422
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Medford, MA
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