d e n n i s  K.  s m i t h
Canadian Artist Dennis K. Smith’s distinctive artistic expressions result in works that come alive through the use of rhythmic brush work, choreographed passages of colour and strong contrast. His work projects honesty, simplicity and serenity that causes’ one to stop and to take time to react with the painting and its message.   His lino prints were exhibited and sold in the Canada - Japan Exchange Print Exhibition held at the Chiba Shimin Gallery Image in Japan, He has had some of his work shown at The Royal Ontario Museum, 2010 and has exhibited in numerous juried shows, group and solo exhibitions.
Having worked for Chrysler Canada for thirty- four and half years, Smith, now retired, teaches art full time in his studio. He enjoys encouraging and motivating fellow artists to be true to their vision and to be honest in their artistic expressions and above all to let their work identify who they are.  


Artist Statement: A successful work of art should visually communicate the heart and soul of the artist. It should stir the imagination of the viewer and demand a response. My goal is to capture the spirit my subject and to provoke a response that will induce visual excitement and a renewed appreciation of the subject. This is done not by rendering an exact likeness, but by artistically reacting to what I see and feel then visually imparting that same response to the viewer.  Minor details fade away but the emotional exchange between the subject and artist provides lasting memories. I cannot remember the thousand and fifty third leaf of the tree but I do remember the coolness of its shade on that hot summer day. 

  Who Am I:
 I am not one who will speak to you with colourful words but one who uses colour, as his words.  My realities are exposed on canvas and paper; my thoughts are sandwiched between the layers of paint and ink. My life is recorded in the subjects that I paint. My response and emotions are conveyed through the colours of my palette. I inhale and exhale through the stroke of a brush. Through art, I communicate. Through art I am able to express myself where my words often fail. I am free to paint a sky red when everyone else sees blue. I am one who follows his passion, casting off the bonds of apprehension and limitations to explore and implement his God given ability to create.     I am … an artist.             dKSmith