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
"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
$4,000
H 60 in W 30 in D 1.75 in
Drinks With Degas, 60"x30" Still Life Painting, Dress, Lace, Black White Grey
By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
DRINKS WITH DEGAS - This dress painting features an interplay of paint, lace collage and ribbon creating an outcome both expressive and refined. Through the process of adding and sub...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Fabric, Canvas
$2,600
H 24 in W 24 in D 3 in
"Worth The Wait" blues and teals, blue heron, hummingbird, songbirds, florals
Located in Edgartown, MA
"Worth The Wait" is painting with many shades of blue and teal. Featured are herons and songs birds, and a hummingbird. There are also blue plants and flowers. The background is a th...
Canvas, Plaster, Acrylic, Board, Color Pencil
$5,297
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 1.97 in
Oostdijk Silence 1 - 21st Century Contemporary seascape painting
By Joost Verhagen
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Joost Verhagen Oostdijk Silence 1 100 x 140 cm Acrylic paint on canvas Shipping on a roll in a tube we can offer, worldwide, for free. Because of the constantly changing prices we ...
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
$3,850
H 36 in W 36 in D 3 in
"Close to Shore" four symbolic blue boats, surreal, ladders, floating, mystical
Located in Edgartown, MA
"Close to Shore" features four blue and teal boats stacked atop one another. This layered mixed media composition filled with symbolic boats, ladders, and fragments of memory suspend...
Canvas, Plaster, Acrylic, Board, Color Pencil
A Story of Hope
By Olga Tsyhypko
Located in Zofingen, AG
A Story of Hope (From the series "Canvases of the Inner Master") This artwork explores the theme of unshakeable inner peace amidst external chaos. When one achieves a state of deep h...
Canvas, Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Heritage 7 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman Hair
By Arobieke Tomiwa
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
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Heritage 5 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman Hair
By Arobieke Tomiwa
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
$3,988
H 29.14 in W 40.95 in D 1.97 in
Corporate Dinner Colorful Geometric Interior Still Life Figurative Painting
By Héctor Francesch
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Contemporary interior still life painting with geometric figures, stylized objects and colorful architectural composition. Corporate Dinner is a contemporary acrylic on canvas paint...
Acrylic, Canvas
$8,876
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
The Whispering of the River - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes
By Michiel Schrijver
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Michiel Schrijver 'The Whispering of the River' 100 x 90 cm (framed: 104 x 94 cm (Wooden frame is included in price) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,000
H 60 in W 30 in D 1.75 in
Unapologetic - 60"x30", Dress Painting, Figurative, Textured Bow, Black, Beige
By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This painting is part of an ongoing series of dress paintings in an impressionist style. It explores the interplay of paint, textile and movement on the canvas, juxtaposing three-dim...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas
$1,424
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 1.19 in
Colorful Geometric Figurative Interior Painting With Smiling Yellow Vessel
By Héctor Francesch
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Colorful geometric figurative painting with smiling symbolic figure, checkerboard patterns and playful contemporary interior composition. This contemporary acrylic on canvas paintin...
Canvas, Acrylic