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
$2,250Sale Price|71% Off
H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 1.46 in
Large Horse Oil Painting. Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting 220 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of two paintings by John Vanderbank, A young gentleman riding a schooled horse, 1729 / Man on horseback, 1728. A unique oil p...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Raw Linen, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pencil
$450
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
$19,670
H 63.78 in W 51.19 in D 1.58 in
Orange-Toned Figurative Painting on Canvas, 2024 - 'Pugna 053'
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Chidy Wayne (b. 1981, Spain) is an artist based in Barcelona. Over the years, he has established himself as a recognized figure in the art world, developing a personal artistic langu...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Gesso, Acrylic
$2,453Sale Price|55% Off
H 21 in W 27 in D 2 in
Original Painting of the London Underground by Contemporary Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Original Painting of the London Underground by Leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield Art measures 24 x 18 inches Frame measure 27 x 21 inches Angela Wakefield has...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,026
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in
Orange poppies. Contemporary Abstract & figurative Painting Acrylic, Polish art
By Anna Masiul-Gozdecka
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative and abstract acrylic on canvas painting by Polish artist Anna Masiul-Gozdecka. Artwork's title is 'Orange poppies' and it depicts flowers painted in an abstra...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,900
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Cup on books, Figurative Painting, 70X60 cm, New
Located in New York, NY
A quiet moment captured in warm light - this elegant still life features a delicate porcelain teacup resting atop a stack of vintage books. Rich textures, deep earthy tones, and soft...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,980
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
$132,000
H 78.75 in W 177.17 in D 0.04 in
The Last Song – XXXL Figurative Painting in Acrylic & Oil Pastel on Canvas, 2026
By Claus Bertermann
Located in OVIEDO, ES
The Last Song is a monumental figurative painting that marks a decisive moment in Claus Bertermann’s oeuvre and his first figurative work presented on 1stDibs. Measuring an imposing ...
Pencil, Oil Pastel, Canvas, Acrylic
$450
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Heritage 10 - 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
$2,145
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
$22,651
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
Steps in Nature’ – Contemporary Abstract Quadriptych by Zura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zura captures a barefoot boy moving through nature in vibrant, expressive color. The four panels create a rhythm of motion and playfulness, inviting viewers to step into the scene an...
Canvas, Acrylic