Tom Smith

Inspired by his families navy lifestyle, Tom Smith grew up with a love and respect for nature and especially sea life. Tom's father, Ray Smith, taught his three sons to swim, dive and work as lifeguards. Tom's father, as well as his oldest brother, Stan Smith teach sea survival even today.

Tom had an artistic ability from an early age, but only in the last fifteen years has he taken his passion for painting and made it part of his everyday life. Tom Smith's paintings have a realistic quality and sometimes venture to the abstract. Tom challenges his abilities and strives to better himself as an artist with each completed work of art.

Unafraid of using the boldest colors in his work, his eye looks for the contrasting of colors as he is challenged with a slight colorblindness that creates difficulty in seeing subtle color shades. Hence, Tom's work is bold with color, using his imagination for a fantastic sunset that may not be seen in quite the same way be any others. Tom's fusion of color and unique subject matter combine to make him a true, natural talent.

Having had no formal training as an artist, Tom has learned his craft through his passion for the paintbrush on canvas and his years of painting experience. Tom is inspired to continue creating his art simply by the enjoyment it brings to art lovers from all over, and the happiness it brings to those closest to him, his family.

Tom Smith displays his artwork in local shows throughout the Gulf Coast and the Blue Morning Gallery. He is available for commission work and can be reached through his email: smithacrylics@cox.net

Blue Morning Gallery