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Dennis K. Smith
"Each of us will have something to say and each of us will have our own way of saying it, but when we take the time to stand still to view the works of God’s hands, we all should listen” ……. Dennis K. Smith
A profound appreciation for life and devout faith in God are immediately discernible in painter Dennis K. Smith’s landscapes, portraits, and music themed works. Smith, who was born in 1949 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is known for his expressive brushstrokes and ability to find inspiration for paintings even in the humblest scenes. He works to capture the story within his subjects in the hope of evoking a conversation in which art has the power to awaken within us. His distinctive style of painting results in works that come alive through sensitive and rhythmically applied brushwork and vivid choreographed passages of colour and movement. For over sixty years, Dennis has been visually vocalizing not only his story but also those who find themselves connected by the subject matter that is depicted. Art for Dennis must have reason for its creation. If his artistic approach and intent could be characterized in vocal styling terminology, he would consider himself a "crooner." an ironic term denoting an emphatically sentimental depiction of his chosen subjects. It has been noted that his work generates simplicity and quietness that causes one to pause and connect. Smith believes that the success of a work of art is a result of how well the artist can transform an emotional response into its visual equivalent. He is the Co-founder and president of The Artists of Colour and a long-standing member of the Association of Representative Artists. Dennis conducts workshops as well as open classes at his Lasalle studio. 1130 Minto Ave. LaSalle ON. N9J 3H8 | 519-734-9039 | [email protected] www.dksstudiogallery.com |
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