Woofy, Original Painting
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Lee SmithWoofy, Original Painting2023
2023
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A frisky blu-eyed dog strikes a charming, mischievous smirk in artist Lee Smith's playful canine portrait. Her primitivist painting style highlights the personality of the subject. Textural brush strokes and finger painting capture the warm and friendly characterization of a happy pup. A bright green, yellow, and white palette completes the cheerful image.
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€
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Woofy
Lee Smith
Acrylic painting on cradled wood panel
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2023
12 in. h x 12 in. w x 1.5 in. d
2 lbs. 0 oz.
- Creator:Lee Smith
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:Woofy. Lee Smith. Acrylic painting 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: 754121stDibs: LU922111683002
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