I do not paint one subject, rather I paint whatever catches my heart. My wish is to immortalize these “WOW” moments for others to enjoy. For example, the sun rising in the morning, the little bird fluffed up in a nearby tree bough or children playing or learning life skills all provide such stories that need to be shared.
Watercolours was my first introduction to painting and from there I tried acrylics for a while. When I tested out oils, it was this medium that I truly enjoyed and have been using them for approximately 12 years. For the most part, I enjoy vibrant colours and dramatic darks and lights in my paintings so oils have given me the opportunity to achieve that. Commissions are enjoyable and very rewarding for me. I have done several, some in detail from photos, some more loosely from photos and also conceptual where I work with the client to create something from their mind and memory. I am an Active Member of The Federation of Canadian Artists, a member of the Leighton Art Centre, Mahogany Art Guild, Okotoks Art Gallery, and I own Lavender Art Studio. I also have been a member of VAAA/CARFAC ,and The Group Art Society of Calgary. You may check out my other works at www.margsmithfineart.com You can find my work at the Leighton Art Centre, Highwood Gallery and Gifts in High River, Okotoks Art Gallery, and Lineham House Galleries in Okotoks . I also participate in various shows throughout the year. If you would like to personally see my art in my studio, please call me to make arrangements. My phone number is 403-660-0684, My work is in corporate, public and private collections throughout North America, Panama, Korea, Japan, and the United Kingdom. |