JeanSmithArtist

2012-02-24T16:08:00.000-05:00

Well, I'm no longer going to use this site for my blog. What I did is put my website and blog together at JeanSmithArtist.com.

So I hope you will find me and sign up for the blog through my website.

Thanks for viewing my art!

Jean

Greyson in Autumn

2012-01-16T17:53:00.000-05:00

Greyson in Autumn, 17"x11" oil on canvas

Oh so happy to finish this last week. This was a little different for me... looser than my normal. Guess it was all that dancing dappled light.
Next on the easel is another piece for the Courage show. Deadline: February sometime. If you haven't heard about this traveling show check out the "Art With Purpose" blog. I'm very involved and had lots of great feedback on my pieces that are showing. This Wednesday the exhibit will move to Forsyth Medical Hospital here in Winston Salem.

Awhile back I got this word of encouragement from the Lord about being awkward... One definition is 'to lack ease or grace as in movement or expression.' When you(me) are feeling awkward it is often the result of a confidence crisis when you are unsure of yourself and of how you fit or what you have to contribute. But, I tell you truly that you fit perfectly in My kingdom and in My body, of which you are a vital member. Refuse to allow the enemy to cause you to feel awkward in places where you belong; his purpose in doing this is to derail you and cause you to be cut off and isolated. If you will trust Me in these awkward times, I will cause you to feel secure in Me and I will give you the anointing of ease.
Aw... this really hit home for me then and even now as I share it with you. It reminded me not to compare myself with others which always makes me feel inferior and sucks the life out of me. The truth is there is no one like me or like you. Only I can do what I do and the same with you. So be confident and don't hold back. Live fully as you and I'll live fully as me.

Happy New Year!

2012-01-02T10:21:00.002-05:00

This is what's on my easel today, January 2nd. It's my grandson, Greyson, sharing some autumn color from last season.
Some new resolutions are in order for 2012. Blog more. Life takes up so much more time than sitting down to blog. Blogging is so unnatural for me. I don't know if it's fear of exposing my deepest thoughts to the world or that I'm not a great communicator. Hmm. Whatever it is I'm getting a new revelation of why I need to share.

Cherry Blossoms

2011-04-06T17:42:00.000-04:00

"Cherry Blossoms" 18"x24" oil on canvas.
I painted this at church 4-3-11. Someone suggested that it looked like cherry blossoms.... good, I was thinking of springtime! Newness, freshness... budding hopes, dreams, creativity... an end to the winter. Yay Spring!

Embracing Red

2011-04-05T07:32:00.000-04:00

"Embracing Red" 11"x14" oil on canvas
This is my second entry in "Sound of Canvas" at the Gallery of the Arts in downtown Winston Salem. It was selected for an Honorable Mention by Juror Susan Harris. I love the lights! And I love painting musicians... such expression. Again the colors in this photo don't do it justice... much more brilliant in person. If you get a chance to go to downtown Winston, it's in the underground theater through May.

Vanquished

2011-04-04T07:51:00.000-04:00

"Vanquished" 24"x30" oil on canvas
This is one of my entries for "Sound of Canvas" showing through April and into May in the underground theater at the Gallery of the Arts in downtown Winston Salem, NC. The photo just doesn't show the richness of the colors that are there. I loved the stage lights when I saw the photo in my sons facebook stash; he's the one on the right. The song they were playing was called Vanquished.

Prayer for Japan

2011-03-13T23:48:00.000-04:00

"Prayer for Japan" 16"x20" oil on canvas
What tragic circumstances in Japan this past week... and as I add this post there is news of a nuclear reactor explosion. I painted this during worship this morning at Awake Church in Winston Salem, NC. I didn't know how much I was influenced by the events in Japan until I sat down and saw what I had painted. Mountain island, large waves, red... the little circular dots at the top represent prayers over the nation of Japan. Lets keep them in our prayers.

Sally's Boys

2011-02-18T07:41:00.000-05:00

Sally's Boys 11"x14" oil on canvas
We used to live on 40 acres up on a mountain in western Washington state long, long ago. White Mountain. Our smart and loyal Sally gave birth to a large batch of pups... these are two of the males. Yes, that's my son, Is, true animal lover.

Greyson

2011-02-17T17:14:00.000-05:00

Greyson James Smith 14"x18" oil on canvas. Dec. 2010
This is my grandson, Grey, when he was 2 years old. "Mr. Smiley." I painted one of my granddaughter, Simone, when she was 2 also. So I will have one more to do when Arwen comes of age.

Derek

2011-01-16T09:14:00.000-05:00

Derek Phillips, 11"x14" oil on canvas, commissioned portrait Oct. 2010.
This is a fallen U.S. soldier, only 21 years old, who I had the privilege of painting.

Wonton

2011-01-01T13:10:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year 2011!
This is Wonton. (8"x10" oil on canvas) He's the one and only pet at the Indy Smith's. He's been around longer than the kids! For a cat he's very good natured and just mellow. I painted him for Simone, my oldest grandchild, who will be 7 years old very soon.

Dream Perch

2010-11-23T07:40:00.000-05:00

"Dream Perch" 18"x24" oil on canvas
A perch is a high place to live in, hang out in, or rest in. I want to be in a place where visions, ideas, inventions, imagination, and creativity will influence and change me... and then have a ripple effect and change my world bringing heaven to earth. I'm staying close to the source!

Murphy

2010-11-22T07:34:00.000-05:00

"Murphy" 8"x10" oil on canvas
Murphy is my first painting of a cat. More to come...

Guardians

2010-11-21T17:29:00.000-05:00

"Guardians" 18"x24" oil on canvas
In this abstract I get the sense of angels coming to keep watch over us.
This one will be in my one-person show at Chelsee's coffee shop on Trade St. in Winston Salem for the month of December along with nine other abstracts. "Abstract Journeys" by Jean Smith. If you get a chance, stop by to see my show and get a cup of joe!

Bije

2010-11-13T07:30:00.000-05:00

This is Bije a beloved Bichon Frise' who is no longer in this world, but I'm sure he's running and playing in the next. 8"x10" oil on canvas, commissioned. I love the texture in his hair!

The Intercessor

2010-10-10T18:00:00.000-04:00

The Intercessor, 18"x24" oil on canvas
I painted this during worship at my church this morning. It wasn't until after the service that 3 people separately told me what they saw. It all meshed. There on the left is the Intercessor (with red hair) speaking to the chaos and pushing it back. With the Intercessor is an eagle, a wing of a dove and another figure which is the Lord who has his arm around her shoulder looking outward also. One of the three who came with the interpretation named it the Intercessor. I agreed.

Henry

2010-10-06T18:05:00.000-04:00

I finally scanned this painting of Sharon's family dog. Henry is so handsome! 8"x10" oil on canvas.

Sunday Painting

2010-10-03T16:36:00.001-04:00

I love to see artists create! Today at church two young ladies painted together on one large board. Painted and danced. Painted and danced.
Note to self: bring your camera with you.

I painted this last Sunday during worship. I started with the Hebrew word 'shalom'. Peace Abstract 20"x20" oil on canvas.

wow, can't believe I'm blogging!

2010-10-02T15:59:00.001-04:00

Put this together this morning before work, so now it's after work. Well, here it goes...
I wanted to make it easier for me to share my art stuff. Not very diligent about sending out updates. I don't do a daily painting.... I probably won't blog every day, but it's here just in case I want to. Welcome to my world!

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Oct 2, 2010