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Ford Smith
United StatesArt Brokerage: Ford Smith American Artist: As the son of an Air Force serviceman stationed in a small Japanese village, Ford's artistic sensibilities began to take root under the nurturing eye of an elderly Japanese painter when he was just twelve. After graduating from the University of Mississippi with a BFA in painting, Ford moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he realized a natural talent for photography. During the late 70's and 80's Ford established his reputation as Atlanta's premier fashion and commercial photographer. The early 90's, however, brought a compelling urge to return to painting. He began painting again whenever his schedule permitted, which wasn't often enough to satisfy his creative mind. So in 2000, as he approached his 50th birthday, Ford decided that he would no longer deny his passion for painting – despite his success and stature as the city's top photographer. Believing his return to painting deserved 100% dedication, Ford sold his photography business and never took another professional photograph. He then set off to travel the world and seek inspiration. After exploring different painting styles and themes, he found tremendous fulfillment creating contemporary landscapes conjured from the stunning horizons witnessed during his travels. Emboldened by critics and collector's enthusiasm, he narrowed his focus there and pushed the creative boundaries of landscapes to arrive at the distinctive and radiant style for which he is known. He never paints from a photograph – nor does he do studies. Instead, he enjoys the freedom and creative abandon to see where an impulse might lead. The intensity of working over a single piece to finish it makes the process very physical. Well known for his mosaics, splashes and seemingly endless ways of abstracting reflections, he lets layers of paint – acrylics on canvas – drip and flow, just letting things happen. "I was taught in college to let the paint find the imagery," he recalls. Ford then goes in with skilled precision to create the light, details and natural elements that define his fascinating style of painting. Ford's sense of nature is not a Romantic's wild and angry universe. To the contrary, his distinctive paintings reflect a palpable optimism and vibrant confidence. The easy precision, subtlety and repose of his paintings may well derive from that Asian aesthetic he developed in his early years. Listings wanted.
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Ford Smith
Mindful Journey 48x48 - Huge
Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed
Size: 48x48 in | 122x122 cm
🔥Fabulous Huge Oil on Canvas - Inquire - 13 Watchers - Inquire - Big Price Drop - Very Well Priced $$$$$$$
Ford Smith
Panoramic Repose 2006 30x54 Huge
Original Painting: Acrylic on Canvas, Hand Signed
Size: 24x48 in | 61x122 cm
🔥Huge Acrylic on Canvas - 14 Watchers - A Steal - Inquire $5,500
Ford Smith
Drops of Nature 51x51 Huge
Original Painting: Acrylic on Canvas, Hand Signed
Size: 48x48 in | 122x122 cm
🔥Framed Oil on Canvas - 6 Watchers - Big Price Drop $$$$$$$
Ford Smith
Lasting Joy 48x48 - Huge
Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed
Size: 48x48 in | 122x122 cm
🔥Huge Fabulous Oil on Canvas - Inquire $9,900 - Big Price Reduction
Ford Smith
Vivid Peace 2003 43x54 Huge
Original Painting: Acrylic on Canvas, Hand Signed
Size: 36x48 in | 91x122 cm
🔥🔥Fabulous - Huge Acrylic on Canvas - Inquire - 6 Watchers - A Real Steal $5,700
Ford Smith
Passionate Encounter
Limited Edition Print: Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 100
Size: 40x30 in | 102x76 cm
🔥Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas $1,600
Ford Smith
Light of Day 2008 24x30
Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed
Size: 24x30 in | 61x76 cm
🔥Oil on Canvas - 4 Watchers $5,900
Ford Smith
Kaleidoscope Point
Limited Edition Print: Giclee Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 95
Size: 24x30 in | 61x76 cm
🔥Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas $1,400
Ford Smith
Drop of Nature - Huge
Limited Edition Print: Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 95
Size: 48x48 in | 122x122 cm
🔥Huge Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas - inquire $$$$$$$
Ford Smith
Happily Adrift
Limited Edition Print: Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the edition of 100
Size: 24x30 in | 61x76 cm
🔥Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas $1,500
Ford Smith
Autumn Rhyhtm
Panorama: Giclee Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 100
Size: 40x30 in | 102x76 cm
🔥Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas $1,600
Ford Smith
On the Rocks Embellished - Huge
Limited Edition Print: Embellished Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 50
Size: 40x40 in | 102x102 cm
🔥Huge Limited Edition Embellished Giclee on Canvas - Inquire $2,700
Ford Smith
Kaleidoscope Point Embellished
Limited Edition Print: Embellished Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 100
Size: 24x30 in | 61x76 cm
🔥🔥🔥Framed Limited Edition Embellished Giclee on Canvas - Inquire - A SUPER Steal $1,400 - SUPER SUPER
Ford Smith
Reflective Muse 2018 48x36
Original Painting: Acrylic on Canvas, Hand Signed
Size: 48x36 in | 122x91 cm
🔥Huge Acrylic on Canvas - Inquire $7,900
Ford Smith
Crimson Break
Limited Edition Print: Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the edition of 100
Size: 20x16 in | 51x41 cm
🔥Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas - A Steal - Offer Wanted $1,300
Ford Smith
Positive Outlook Embellished - Huge
Limited Edition Print: Embellished Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 195
Size: 30x40 in | 76x102 cm
🔥🔥Huge Framed Limited Edition Embellished Giclee on Canvas - Inquire - A Real Steal $1,500
Ford Smith
Low Country Drama 2004 36x48 Huge
Original Painting: Acrylics on Canvas, Hand Signed
Size: 24x36 in | 61x91 cm
🔥Huge - Acrylic on Canvas - a Steal $5,900
Ford Smith
Calm Intensity - Huge
Limited Edition Print: Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 100
Size: 24x48 in | 61x122 cm
🔥🔥 Huge Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas - Inquire - A Real Steal $1,600
Ford Smith
Secluded Autumn 2002 14x11
Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed
Size: 14x11 in | 36x28 cm
🔥🔥Oil on Canvas - Inquire $3,900 - Signed Twice: Lower Left and on Verso
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