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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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	Ford Smith Calm Intensity - Huge Limited Edition Print: Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 100 24x48 in \| 61x122 cm	🔥🔥 Huge Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas - Inquire - A Real Steal $1,600 Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Kaleidoscope Point Embellished Limited Edition Print: Embellished Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 100 24x30 in \| 61x76 cm	🔥🔥🔥Framed Limited Edition Embellished Giclee on Canvas - Inquire - A SUPER Steal $1,400 SUPER SUPER Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith On the Rocks Embellished - Huge Limited Edition Print: Embellished Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 50 40x40 in \| 102x102 cm	🔥Huge Limited Edition Embellished Giclee on Canvas - Inquire $2,700 Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Drop of Nature - Huge Limited Edition Print: Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 95 48x48 in \| 122x122 cm	🔥Huge Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas - inquire $$$$$$$ 3 Watchers Reduced Make Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Positive Outlook Embellished - Huge Limited Edition Print: Embellished Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 195 30x40 in \| 76x102 cm	🔥🔥Huge Framed Limited Edition Embellished Giclee on Canvas - Inquire - A Real Steal $1,500 Motivated SellerReduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Passionate Encounter Limited Edition Print: Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 100 40x30 in \| 102x76 cm	🔥Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas $1,600 4 Watchers Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Kaleidoscope Point Limited Edition Print: Giclee Canvas, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 95 24x30 in \| 61x76 cm	🔥Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas $1,400 3 Watchers Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Happily Adrift Limited Edition Print: Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the edition of 100 24x30 in \| 61x76 cm	🔥Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas $1,500 Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question
	Ford Smith Crimson Break Limited Edition Print: Giclee on Canvas, Hand Signed, From the edition of 100 20x16 in \| 51x41 cm	🔥Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas - A Steal - Offer Wanted $1,300 Reduced Buy / Offer / Ask Question