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Mavis Smith Figurative Paintings

American, b. 1956
Mavis Smith (b. 1956, Trenton, NJ) studied art and design at the Pratt Institute in New York and completed her studies in 2002 at the Seattle Academy of Fine Art. She is the author and illustrator of many children’s books, including the popular Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig series. In recent years, Smith has been focusing on her paintings, specializing in working with the medium of egg tempera, which facilitates the creation of intimate detail and the application of luminous layers of color. Her work has been featured in solo shows in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Holland, and Switzerland, as well as in group exhibitions across the United States. In 2012, the Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, PA, organized her solo retrospective, “Hidden Realities.”
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Artist: Mavis Smith
TAKE OUT - Narrative Art / Figurative Realism / Egg Tempera
TAKE OUT - Narrative Art / Figurative Realism / Egg Tempera

TAKE OUT - Narrative Art / Figurative Realism / Egg Tempera

By Mavis Smith

Located in New York, NY

Original Painting by Mavis Smith. Mavis Smith (b. 1956, Trenton, NJ) studied art and design at the Pratt Institute in New York and completed her studies in 2002 at the Seattle Acad...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mavis Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Panel

DORES GIRL - Portrait, Realism, Whimsical
DORES GIRL - Portrait, Realism, Whimsical

DORES GIRL - Portrait, Realism, Whimsical

By Mavis Smith

Located in New York, NY

Original painting by Mavis Smith. Mavis Smith (b. 1956, Trenton, NJ) studied art and design at the Pratt Institute in New York and completed her studies in 2002 at the Seattle Acad...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mavis Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Panel

LOWLANDS - Female Portrait / Narrative / Realism / Turtle / Pattern
LOWLANDS - Female Portrait / Narrative / Realism / Turtle / Pattern

LOWLANDS - Female Portrait / Narrative / Realism / Turtle / Pattern

By Mavis Smith

Located in New York, NY

Original painting by Mavis Smith. Mavis Smith (b. 1956, Trenton, NJ) studied art and design at the Pratt Institute in New York and completed her studies in 2002 at the Seattle Acad...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mavis Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Panel

PAPER CHAIN - Portrait / Woman / Magical Realism / Red Head hair
PAPER CHAIN - Portrait / Woman / Magical Realism / Red Head hair

PAPER CHAIN - Portrait / Woman / Magical Realism / Red Head hair

By Mavis Smith

Located in New York, NY

Original Painting by Mavis Smith. Mavis Smith (b. 1956, Trenton, NJ) studied art and design at the Pratt Institute in New York and completed her studies in 2002 at the Seattle Acad...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mavis Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Panel

CONTEMPLATION - Portrait / Female / Dog / Realism
CONTEMPLATION - Portrait / Female / Dog / Realism

CONTEMPLATION - Portrait / Female / Dog / Realism

By Mavis Smith

Located in New York, NY

Original painting by Mavis Smith. Mavis Smith (b. 1956, Trenton, NJ) studied art and design at the Pratt Institute in New York and completed her studies in 2002 at the Seattle Acad...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mavis Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Panel

VOW - Female Portrait / Realism / Woman with Bird / Nature Scene
VOW - Female Portrait / Realism / Woman with Bird / Nature Scene

VOW - Female Portrait / Realism / Woman with Bird / Nature Scene

By Mavis Smith

Located in New York, NY

Original Painting by Mavis Smith. Mavis Smith (b. 1956, Trenton, NJ) studied art and design at the Pratt Institute in New York and completed her studies in 2002 at the Seattle Acad...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mavis Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

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THE FALL - Portrait Painting / Narrative Style / Autumn / Realism / Storytelling
THE FALL - Portrait Painting / Narrative Style / Autumn / Realism / Storytelling

THE FALL - Portrait Painting / Narrative Style / Autumn / Realism / Storytelling

By Mavis Smith

Located in New York, NY

Original Painting by Mavis Smith. Mavis Smith (b. 1956, Trenton, NJ) studied art and design at the Pratt Institute in New York and completed her studies in 2002 at the Seattle Acad...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mavis Smith Figurative Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Panel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Mavis Smith figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Mavis Smith in egg tempera, paint, panel and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Mavis Smith figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Victor Wang, Darren LeGallo, and William Nelson. Mavis Smith figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12,000 and tops out at $20,000, while the average work can sell for $18,500.