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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$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
$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
$337Sale Price|25% Off
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Heritage 5 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Arobieke Tomiwa...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
On Hold|$2,997
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Relations III 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...
Acrylic, Canvas
$1,798
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Woman in a Red Hat - Original Contemporary Acrylics Painting by Polish Artist
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
$22,784
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
HEART AND SPINE, Dyed Goose Feathers on Cotton Canvas, Unique Artwork, Signed
By Laurence Le Constant
Located in PARIS, FR
HEART AND SPINE is a unique work created using dyed goose feathers on raw cotton canvas. This piece was inspired by the instinctive architecture of weaver birds. After observing thei...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
$337Sale Price|25% Off
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Heritage 9 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Arobieke Tomiwa...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
LOST IN PARADISE
Located in Badung, ID
Francisco Bosoletti is known for his emotionally charged paintings that exist at the intersection of memory, mythology, and psychological landscape. His practice draws from classical...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$337Sale Price|25% Off
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Heritage 8 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Arobieke Tomiwa...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,158
H 11.03 in W 13.39 in D 1.58 in
Ego 155 Mixed Media, Contemporary Figurative Art, 28x34 cm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Exclusive piece made for the exhibition at Rish Lab, Brussels. Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recogniz...
Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$5,396
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in
Heavenly scraps Yvan Gradis Contemporary art painting landscape city sky night
By Yvan Gradis
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Unique work Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist
Canvas, Acrylic
Littoral
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
Since This Morning
By Thierry Noir
Located in London, GB
Since This Morning By Thierry Noir Acrylic on canvas 2020 60 x 50 cm Signed, dated and titled on the back by Thierry Noir. Excellent condition Unframed Accompanied by a gall...
Canvas, Acrylic
8:48 PM
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