A profound appreciation for life and devout faith in God are immediately discernible in painter Dennis K. Smith’s landscapes, portraits and other works.
Smith, who was born in 1949 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is known for his expressive brushstrokes and ability to find inspiration for paintings even in the most humble scenes. He works to capture the emotional depth of a subject through painting with the hope of inviting interest that might not have existed before.
“I cannot remember the 1,053rd leaf of the tree, but I will remember the coolness of its shade on that hot summer day,” Smith has said of his work. His distinctive rhythmic brushstrokes, vivid color palettes and visual storytelling furthers that intensity and speaks to his love of music. In The Weary Blues (2013), a melancholy scene from a dimly lit jazz bar comes alive in wonderful detail. Smith also tells these stories through drawing, printmaking, sculpture and playwriting. Apart from his individual practice, Smith is also an active member of the community. He is a full-time art teacher at his LaSalle studio and cofounder and president of The Artists of Colour, a collective of Black artists in the Canadian diaspora. Their exhibition “Journeys” at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum in 2020 explored the Underground Railroad from a Canadian perspective.
Smith dedicated his decades-long career to the pursuit of beauty and honesty. He has exhibited in numerous shows including the Canada–Japan Exchange Print Exhibition held at the Chiba Shimin Gallery in Japan.
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$2,400
"I See Color" Figurative Acrylic on Canvas Looking Out Window Black White Color
By Dennis K. Smith
Located in Detroit, MI
"I See Color" is a dramatic psychological study of personal discovery painted in black and white with the face reflected on a window painted in color. Dennis states: It was a time wh...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Drummer in Red" Lone Figure, Male Drummer, Instrument, Colors, Acrylic
By Dennis K. Smith
Located in Detroit, MI
"Drummer in Red" is a vibrant painting both in the application of color, and the abstract movement of the background. Dennis has captured the musician in the midst of what might be a...
Canvas, Acrylic
$12,500
"The Weary Blues" Acrylic Painting of Interior w/Patrons and Music Colorful
By Dennis K. Smith
Located in Detroit, MI
"The Weary Blues" depicts the interior scene of a Blues bar late at night with a number of patrons socializing, drinking and listening to music. The scene is dramatically rendered in...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,895
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Save Haven 6 - 21st Century Contemporary landscape painting
By Joost Verhagen
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Joost Verhagen Save Haven 6 45 x 85 cm Acrylic paint on canvas We ship worldwide for free in a wooden crate, framed as seen on the pictures. Because of the constantly changing pric...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,895
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Save Haven 7 - 21st Century Contemporary landscape painting
By Joost Verhagen
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Joost Verhagen Save Haven 7 45 x 85 cm Acrylic paint on canvas We ship worldwide for free in a wooden crate, framed as seen on the pictures. Because of the constantly changing pric...
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,777
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in
The Silent Balcony - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes
By Michiel Schrijver
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Michiel Schrijver 'The Silent Balcony’ 30 x 40 cm (Framed included in price 34 x 44) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the Netherland...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,916
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
A couple. Original Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas - Modern Nude Study
By Michał Bajsarowicz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary acrylic on canvas painting depicting a nude by Polish artist Michal Bajsarowicz. The artwork is an artistic take on human body with abstract elements. Composition is ske...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,916
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Nudes. Original Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas - Modern Nude Study
By Michał Bajsarowicz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary acrylic on canvas painting depicting a nude by Polish artist Michal Bajsarowicz. The artwork is an artistic take on human body with abstract elements. Composition is ske...
Canvas, Acrylic
$8,457
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
A warm afternoon- 21st Century, contemporary painting of a Mediterranean Port
By Michiel Schrijver
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the Netherlands. The paintings originate from his memory. The first step is to make a small and fairly rough outlin...
Canvas, Acrylic
$991
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 0.79 in
Reeds 9 July 10:32 - Expressionistic, Natur Plant, Lake View Painting
By Robert Motelski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,026
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Jetty 16 August 19:54 - Modern and Expressionistic, Lake, Water View Painting
By Robert Motelski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
Canvas, Acrylic
$9,250
H 39.38 in W 43.31 in D 1.97 in
The Moon Painter - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes
By Michiel Schrijver
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Michiel Schrijver 'The Moon Painter ' 100 x 110 cm (will be shipped in a tube due to it's size) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the...
Canvas, Acrylic
$991
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 0.79 in
Clouds 3 September 16:54 - Modern Heaven Landscape Painting
By Robert Motelski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Return of Galliano
By Roxana Khonkulova
Located in Zofingen, AG
The Return of Galliano This work was inspired by the Maison Margiela Artisanal 2024 show, the triumphant return of John Galliano. His handwriting cannot be confused: theatricality, ...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,749
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Woman in a Red Hat - Original Contemporary Acrylics Painting by Polish Artist
By Marianna Sztyma
Located in Warsaw, PL
Original Contemporary Painting by Marianna Sztyma - Acrylic on Canvas Marianna Sztyma (born 1973) is a highly versatile contemporary artist whose work fluidly spans the worlds of fi...
Acrylic, Canvas