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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"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
$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
$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
8:48 PM
By Marius Messinese
Located in La Baule-Escoublac, FR
In his very Californian settings, Marius Messinese creates an environment that is both synthetic and realistic, halfway between seduction and intrigue. At the crossroads of different...
Canvas, Acrylic
Horsewoman, Spring serie
By Olha Vlasova
Located in Zofingen, AG
You will receive this painting stretched, with painted edges and completely ready for hanging. Framing is not obligatory and depends only on your preference. The "Spring" series c...
Canvas, Acrylic
Littoral
By Marius Messinese
Located in La Baule-Escoublac, FR
In his very Californian settings, Marius Messinese creates an environment that is both synthetic and realistic, halfway between seduction and intrigue. At the crossroads of different...
Canvas, Acrylic
Bath time, Vacation on the Happy Island series
By Olha Vlasova
Located in Zofingen, AG
You will receive this painting stretched, with painted edges and completely ready for hanging. Framing is not obligatory and depends only on your preference. This series of works a...
Canvas, Acrylic
Cuddles, Sweet Home series
By Olha Vlasova
Located in Zofingen, AG
The size without macrame 50х50 cm. Macrame is made by hand. The back part of the painting is reinforced with a felt layer. The "Sweet Home" series is dedicated to the feelings of p...
Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
$1,949
H 21.26 in W 31.89 in
"Flowery Offering", Nude Woman Lasciviously Laying Colored Mixed Media Painting
By Raluca Vulcan
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This piece is not framed. Raluca Vulcan is a French-Romanian artist who likes to express the life and sensitivity of the human body, mostly through semi-abstract nudes and portraits...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$649
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
In The Cafeteria - Contemporary Expressive Symbolic Black-White Painting
By Joanna Mrozowska
Located in Hallein, AT
Joanna Mrozowska Born in 1976 in Warsaw. Studied in the Department of Painting in the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw; she graduated with a Master’s degree in painting, with the cycle...
Cotton 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
Loving heart, Spring serie
By Olha Vlasova
Located in Zofingen, AG
You will receive this painting stretched, with painted edges and completely ready for hanging. Framing is not obligatory and depends only on your preference. The "Spring" series c...
Canvas, Acrylic
Padgett
By Marius Messinese
Located in La Baule-Escoublac, FR
In his very Californian settings, Marius Messinese creates an environment that is both synthetic and realistic, halfway between seduction and intrigue. At the crossroads of different...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Queen, Vacation on the Happy Island series
By Olha Vlasova
Located in Zofingen, AG
The size with frame is 62x62x4 cm You will receive this painting stretched, with painted edges and completely ready for hanging. Framing is not obligatory and depends only on your ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,949
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in
"Lila 11", Back View of a Young Woman with a Bun in a White Top or Dress
By Raluca Vulcan
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This piece is not framed. Raluca Vulcan is a French-Romanian artist who likes to express the life and sensitivity of the human body, mostly through nudes and portraits.
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic