Doug Smith

Never a Dull Moment

2022

ÆRENA Galleries & Gardens is delighted to unveil the newest paintings by California landscape painter, Doug Smith. Known for his unique depictions of agrarian landscapes, Smith has long been fascinated by the vast mosaics of the archetypal American West. The inspired, stunning paintings blend aerial landscapes, Smith’s experience in graphic design, and a traditional detailed vignette showing a peek into pastoral American life. With vivid planes of color and an attention to refined geometric composition, Smith’s paintings are an intimate mix between abstract expressionism and a small dash of realistic landscape painting, inspired by long flights over the country and even longer drives through it. The inclusion of weathered barns...

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Artist Commentary: The colors really pop in this dynamic abstract painting by award-winning American artist Evan Stuart Marshall. Pinks, fuchsia and magenta stand out pleasingly against a turquoise and blue background in a rough cruciform shape. This painting features texture both physical and visual, and is guaranteed to add a punch of drama to any room or office in which it is hung. Words that describe this piece: vivid, cruciform, fuchsia, magenta, orange, turquoise, blue, green, colorful, bright, vivid Details about the piece: This is a hand-painted, original mixed-media painting. Professional grade acrylic paints and other media on a cradled 1.5" deep pinewood panel. Wired and ready to hang. Signed on the back. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Artist Biography: Evan Stuart Marshall is an award-winning contemporary abstract painter based in Roseland, New Jersey. Born in Boston and raised in Sharon, Massachusetts, he lives and works in Roseland, New Jersey. Largely self-taught, Evan has received numerous awards for his work, including the Mary Koether Merit Award from the West Essex (New Jersey) Art Association. His work has been featured in many juried exhibitions, both solo and group, and is held in many private collections around the world. His artwork is carried by major online retailers including Homesquare, Houzz, Kmart, Pier 1, Walmart and Wayfair. One of Evan’s paintings was recently selected by the renowned curator and art consultant Paige Powell...