My new painting, "Effervescent," pays tribute to this. I love being in the water. I love being held in its embrace with all its caresses, its bubbles, its currents. Perhaps this has been the driving force that commands me to keep painting the human form in water. Water restores me as readily as walking barefoot in an expanse of luxurious grass. Both are a return
Sanctuary Oil on Canvas, 100cm x 70cm (39 1/2" x 27 1/2") "In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans." — Kahlil Gibran INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PIECE
It began as a chronicle of fine Italian craftsmanship... Then it evolved into a very personal story, a story of a hardworking squadra (team) giving their all, including a cherished friendship to us. Yes, I want to continue to capture the evolution and buildout of what will be the private Jed Smith gallery, but that has become secondary. No, this now is a tribute
Water's Embace Oil on Canvas, 70cm x 70 cm (27 1/2" x 27 1/2") "Water is the driving force of all nature." — Leonarda di Vinci INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PIECE
Art is everywhere if you have eyes to see. This was my art-teacher mother's mantra. It bugged her that so many people looked past the artistry in ordinary moments, searching for some artistic ideal. Everywhere she went she carried her sketchbook...airports, doctor's waiting rooms, trains, schools—you name it, all made for worthy subjects. And here I am in the middle of a rather significant
Watery Playground Oil on Canvas, 70cm x 100cm (27 1/2" x 39 1/2") "For without words, in friendship, all thoughts, all desires, all expectations are born and shared, with joy that is unacclaimed." —Kahlil Gibran, "The Prophet" INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PIECE
A raw, unfinished space soon will be a private gallery. And it will be opened with an exhibition of my water series paintings. While the buildout is being done, I'm simultaneously painting and paintings, seeking to have at least fifteen to sixteen in this series on display. Yes, the Jed Smith Private Gallery soon will be completed. Working with a space that is pretty
Rising Oil on Canvas, 100 cm x 100 cm (39 1/2" x 39 1/2") "In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." — Albert Camus INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PIECE
Sanctuary Oil on Canvas, 100cm x 70cm (39 1/2" x 27 1/2") "There is no must in art because art is free." — Wassily Kandinsky INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PIECE
I'm pleased to introduce "Freestyle," the newest canvas in my water series. Frankly, when I started this piece, I wasn't sure I could pull it off. I love a challenge, and "Freestyle" certainly provided it, the challenge being so many layers and details. But I'm learning to take a deep breath and just start painting. I'm learning to trust the process and not be
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