- Want more images or videos?Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Doug SmithWay Back When
$6,600
About
Encouraged by his parents at a young age to pursue his love of art, Doug Smith brings to life vast planes of melting colors and geometric lines, with the inclusion of meticulously painted farmsteads paying homage to the idyllic farmhouses of times past. The tiny scenes, brimming with familiarity and warmth, anchor the endlessly abstract landscape in a believable reality.
The inspired paintings blend aerial landscapes, Smith’s experience in graphic design, and a traditional detailed vignette showing a peek into pastoral American life. Smith received his first formal artistic instruction at San Francisco City College, and after working as a graphic designer in San Francisco, continued his education at the Art Center College of Design and the California Art Institute. Drawing from his Californian roots, Smith evokes the aesthetics of the abstract aerial landscapes of Richard Diebenkorn and Wayne Thiebaud.
Smith has long been fascinated by the vast mosaics of the archetypal American West. 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 across it. The inclusion of weathered barns and silos, wraparound porches, and rustic windmills transport the viewer to idyllic and familiar scenes reminiscent of travels through the Western and Midwestern United States.
Smith has exhibited at galleries and museums throughout the United States. His art, along with eleven other American artists, was featured at an exhibition at the U. S. Embassy in Moscow in 2012-2013. The Rockwell Museum in New York and the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia have both acquired one of his paintings for their permanent collections.
Details
- Creator
- DimensionsHeight: 36 in. (91.44 cm)Width: 36 in. (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in. (2.54 cm)
- Medium
- Period
- Condition
- Gallery LocationNapa, CA
- Reference Number
Shipping & Returns
- ShippingRates vary by destination and complexity. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Ships From: Napa, CA
- Return Policy
This item cannot be returned.
1stDibs Buyer Protection Guaranteed
If your item arrives not as described, we’ll work with you and the seller to make it right. Learn more
About the SellerLocated in Napa, CA
4.9 / 5
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
1stDibs seller since 2015
141 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 3 hours
More From This Seller
- By Doug SmithLocated in Napa, CAÆRENA Galleries & Gardens is delighted to unveil the newest paintings by California landscape painter, Doug Smit...Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Acrylic
- By Doug SmithLocated in Napa, CAÆRENA Galleries & Gardens is delighted to unveil the newest paintings by California landscape painter, Doug Smit...Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Acrylic
- By Doug SmithLocated in Napa, CAEncouraged by his parents at a young age to pursue his love of art, Doug Smith brings to life vast planes of mel...Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Acrylic
- By Doug SmithLocated in Napa, CAEncouraged by his parents at a young age to pursue his love of art, Doug Smith brings to life vast planes of mel...Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Acrylic
- By Doug SmithLocated in Napa, CAEncouraged by his parents at a young age to pursue his love of art, Doug Smith brings to life vast planes of mel...Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Acrylic
- By Doug SmithLocated in Napa, CAEncouraged by his parents at a young age to pursue his love of art, Doug Smith brings to life vast planes of mel...Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Acrylic
You May Also Like
"The Magical Colors" Abstract Expressionist Composition Acrilic on Canvas Signed
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$5,958 Sale Price
25% Off
"The Dreaming Cloud" - Abstract Expressionist Composition Acrilic on Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"The Happy Piano" Contemporary Art, Abstract Expressionist Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Art "A Joy Filled Day" Large Abstract Expressionist Acrilic Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Art "The Color Maker"Large Abstract Expressionist Acrilic on Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Art "The Color Maker"Large Abstract Expressionist Acrilic on Canvas
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Art "Tap Dance" - Large Abstract Composition Acrilic on Canvas 2018
Located in Coimbra, PT
JParames is considered one of the most talented and promising Portuguese artists of his generation. Born in Lisbon in 1978, he studied at the National Society of Fine Arts in Lisbon....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
R. Diving
By Emma Gomara
Located in Madrid, ES
The picture in which this painting is based, was originally taken while snorkeling in Bocas del Toro, Panama. A cloudy sky was with us the whole day, which reflected a still and sere...
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The 1stDibs Promise
Learn MoreExpertly Vetted Sellers
Confidence at Checkout
Price-Match Guarantee
Exceptional Support
Buyer Protection
Insured Global Delivery