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Ford Smith
United States
Contemporary U.S.A. Georgia Abstract Expressionism Impressionism and Modernism

Art 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 â€“ 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 â€“ 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 â€“ acrylics on canvas â€“ 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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NEW	Ford Smith Secluded Autumn 2002 14x11 Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed 14x11 in \| 36x28 cm	🔥🔥Oil on Canvas - Inquire $2,900 Signed Twice: Lower Left and on Verso Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Light of Day 2008 24x30 Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed 24x30 in \| 61x76 cm	🔥Oil on Canvas - 4 Watchers $5,900 4 Watchers Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Lasting Joy 48x48 - Huge Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed 48x48 in \| 122x122 cm	🔥Huge Fabulous Oil on Canvas - Inquire $9,900 Big Price Reduction 5 Watchers Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Drops of Nature 51x51 Huge Original Painting: Acrylic on Canvas, Hand Signed 48x48 in \| 122x122 cm	🔥Framed Oil on Canvas - 6 Watchers Big Price Drop $$$$$$$ 6 Watchers Reduced Make Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Mindful Journey 48x48 - Huge Original Painting: Oil on Canvas, Hand Signed 48x48 in \| 122x122 cm Suggest Retail Price: $18,000	🔥Fabulous Huge Oil on Canvas - Inquire - 13 Watchers - Inquire Big Price Drop - Very Well Priced $$$$$$$ 16 Watchers Reduced Make Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Reflective Muse 2018 48x36 Original Painting: Acrylic on Canvas, Hand Signed 48x36 in \| 122x91 cm	🔥Huge Acrylic on Canvas - Inquire $7,900 Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Vivid Peace 2003 43x54 Huge Original Painting: Acrylic on Canvas, Hand Signed 36x48 in \| 91x122 cm	🔥🔥Fabulous - Huge Acrylic on Canvas - Inquire - 6 Watchers - A Real Steal $5,700 5 Watchers Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Panoramic Repose 2006 30x54 Huge Original Painting: Acrylic on Canvas, Hand Signed 24x48 in \| 61x122 cm	🔥Huge Acrylic on Canvas - 14 Watchers - A Steal - Inquire $5,500 13 Watchers Motivated SellerReduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Low Country Drama 2004 36x48 Huge Original Painting: Acrylics on Canvas, Hand Signed 24x36 in \| 61x91 cm	🔥Huge - Acrylic on Canvas - a Steal $5,900 Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question