Blog

1/2/2018 4:32:53 PM

The Fine Art of Discovery

Jeanne Rosier Smith / 24 Comments

Instead of following a map, I had to just start looking and listening and responding to what I saw. What a discovery: I became much more attuned to my senses, noticed colors, edges, shapes throughout the painting process in a way I don't always--because I am thinking about where I'm going, not where I am now. [...]

Read More

9/17/2016 9:08:23 AM

Beginning in Abstraction

Jeanne R Smith / 7 Comments

The best paintings begin with great abstract designs. This painting began with a scroll through thumbnail photos of a truly awesome storm I recently drove through. I find clouds fascinating--this is a series I don't expect to see the end of anytime soon. [...]

Read More