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
Tea time, Sweet Home series
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 "Sweet Home" seri...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Return of Galliano
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
$22,373
H 82.68 in W 145.67 in D 1.19 in
Sculptor Studio with the Endless Column - Contemporary, Brancusi, Figurative Art
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Sculptor Studio with the Endless Column, 2016 Acrylic on canvas 82 43/64 H x 107 7/8 W in. 210 H x 374 W cm The artist's reference to fundamental myths...
Canvas, Acrylic
2:55 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
$19,000
H 51.19 in W 35.44 in D 1.19 in
Large Colourful Impressionistic Figurative Interior Painting "Cache Cache"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale figurative painting with a vivid, exotic background. The painting style shows influences from the post-impressionists, yet is undeniably contemporary,...
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
$612
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
The panther, Vacation on the Happy Island series
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
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
$9,400
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
French Contemporary Art by Caroline de Piedoue - Le Lit Blanc
By Caroline de Piedoue
Located in Paris, IDF
Caroline de Piedoue is a French artist born in 1954 who lives & works in Berchères-sur-Vesgre, Eure-et-Loire, France. Her theme of her paintings is largely urban but also beach scene...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,700
H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 1.58 in
French Contemporary Art by Caroline de Piedoue - La Fenêtre
By Caroline de Piedoue
Located in Paris, IDF
Caroline de Piedoue is a French artist born in 1954 who lives & works in Berchères-sur-Vesgre, Eure-et-Loire, France. Her theme of her paintings is largely urban but also beach scene...
Canvas, Acrylic
$529
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Flower boutique, Vacation on the Happy Island series
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
Purr love, Sweet Home series
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 "Sweet Home" seri...
Canvas, Acrylic
Loving heart, Spring serie
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