Beth Smith - Artist/Instructor
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Artist Statement:
My artistic inspirations come into my mind through visions and dreams. I take from what is in my mind and draw a rough sketch in pencil. From this first drawing, I then transfer it to a canvas and begin to paint. During this time many subtle changes take place. My medium of choice is oil paint. I love the luminosity of the colors.
I love to create. As I grew older I began to loose interest in artistic things that were too obvious or literal. That's why I am so drawn to Surrealism. It's capturing one precise moment in time when the obscure is laid bare for interpretation. I always encourage the viewer to share with me, how the work speaks to them.
I am self-taught and have worked in the art field for 16 years. I am a board member of the Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia and the Gallery Curator/Program Coordinator for The 567 Center for Renewal in Macon, Georgia.
When I'm not working in my studio at The 567 Center for Renewal, I am teaching young, private art students in my home studio in Warner Robins and at the 567 in Macon.
I love to create. As I grew older I began to loose interest in artistic things that were too obvious or literal. That's why I am so drawn to Surrealism. It's capturing one precise moment in time when the obscure is laid bare for interpretation. I always encourage the viewer to share with me, how the work speaks to them.
I am self-taught and have worked in the art field for 16 years. I am a board member of the Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia and the Gallery Curator/Program Coordinator for The 567 Center for Renewal in Macon, Georgia.
When I'm not working in my studio at The 567 Center for Renewal, I am teaching young, private art students in my home studio in Warner Robins and at the 567 in Macon.
