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
$13,500
H 20 in W 40 in
Figure Painting, Bold lines, Blue Daisy Painted in Maine by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Blue Daisy Painted in Maine" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 20 x 40 inches America Martin is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist based in Los...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$4,800
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Red Armchair Figurative Painting, 90x80 cm, New
Located in New York, NY
A timeless red velvet armchair rests against a quiet wall, holding a small tower of old books. Their worn covers and faded pages whisper stories from another era, inviting whoever pa...
Canvas, Acrylic
That One Friend
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting 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.
Canvas, Acrylic
A La Mode (Fashionable)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Fashion is a term that is given to enhancing the personal style of clothing. People these days no longer want to dress up casually but they want to add an element of fashion in their...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,150
H 24 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
Jumpers and the Magic Bus - Contemporary California Figurative Landscape
By Russell Brutsche
Located in Soquel, CA
Retro counterculture meets retro mainstream culture in this vibrant painting by Santa Cruz, California artist Russell Brutsche (American, 20th Century). The "Magic Bus" - a counterculture icon - is hooked up to jumper cables by the side of the road. Wrapped canvas sides are also painted - a continuation of the scene. Unframed. Image, 24"H x 30"W. “I’ve been painting since early childhood. I attended San Jose State University, studying under Eric Oback, Robert Freimark (student of Henri Matisse) and Sam Richardson...
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,000
H 33 in W 37 in
Large Colorful Music Notes Israeli Modernist Oil Painting Dorit Levi Musical Art
By Dorit Levi
Located in Surfside, FL
Dorit Levi, Israeli (Born 1952). 'Golden Sounds' Oil on canvas (possible acrylic on canvas or mixed media) Hand signed bottom right and on verso. Measures 20"H x 24"W, framed 33" H x 37" W. Dorit Levi was born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1952, her Yemenite upbringing and culture playing an important role in her art. Her talent enabled her to study at the prestigious Wizo France Art School in her native city, where she had the great fortune to learn from one of Israel's greatest artists, Edwin Salomon. The artist's personal experiences in Uganda, Africa where she lived for several years, are reflected in many of her paintings. The vast savannas translate into the warm colors of backdrops, and the flow and movement of her vibrant figures are inspired by Uganda's colorful markets and the people in embroidered garb. Dorit's works are remarkable in her use of gold leaf and the enormous attention to detail and complex composition. Each time one looks at a Dorit Levi painting new aspects and new configurations are discovered. More than anything, the collectors of her contemporary artworks remark on the feeling of joy, optimism and peace they inspire. The influences of Bolivian artist Rodo Boulanger, as well as cubist Pablo Picasso, Fernand Leger, and the cubism of Georges Braque are a background for the distinct signature of Levi's lyrical style, forged of her strong artistic vision and of a wealth of personal experiences. She shows at the prestigious Safrai Art Gallery in Jerusalem Israel and has been exhibited with Raphael Abecassis, Ben Simhon, Yosl Bergner, Naftali Bezem , Sami Briss, Amram Ebgi, Alexander Klevan, Gregory Kohelet, Yuvl Mahler, Ran Haya Graetz, Zina Rothman, Michael Rozenvein, David Sharir, Reuven Rubin, Theo Tobiasse, Yuri Tremler, Shraga Weil, Wissotzky and Avigail Yoresh...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$4,800
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Purlpe Velvet Armchair Figurative Painting, 90x80 cm, New
Located in New York, NY
A quiet armchair sits wrapped in a flowing violet cloth, its patterns soft and intricate like a whispered memory. A small tower of worn books rests patiently on the seat, their aged ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 45 in D 1 in
Disco Night - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Party, Love, People
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. About Artist Morakinyo Femi is a visual artist born in Akure, Ondo State Nigeria in 1984. At an early age, Femi was intrigued by the stamps collected by his banker father which have now become a significant source of inspiration for his art style. Femi lived briefly with his grandmother, a connoisseur of old textiles...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$3,450
H 32 in W 48 in
Another Fine Meal - Figurative Textured Purple Tone Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By Gerdine Duijsens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerdine Duijsens’ spirited and evocative figures are instantly recognizable and unforgettable. Through lush, bold colors and energetic marks, her paintings emit a sense of pleasure a...
Canvas, Acrylic
Acrylic on Canvas: " Koi on Coal / Not Tonight Anthracite"
By Stephen Hall
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Hall's thought-provoking imagery draws attention to the profound impact of consumer culture on the environment, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change. Through ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Companion 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting 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)
Canvas, Acrylic
$6,097
H 48 in Dm 48 in
Frida Kahlo-XXIV, Acrylic on Canvas by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Oinam Dilip - Frida Kahlo-XXIV Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 48 inches H 122 x W 122 cm 2021 ROLLED AND DOOR DELIVERED INTERNATIONALLY Oinam Dilip was born in 1982 in Bishenpur, Dil...
Canvas, Acrylic