Stretched Canvas

Modern Lines

Contemporary White

Natural Clear Maple

Unframed print




Derrick Smith
Member Since January 2012
Artist Statement I, Derrick Smith was born in 1973 in the city of Decatur, Georgia. “Dizzy the Artist” is my persona, inspired by a great love for music. As a child my grandfather loved to work with his hands, which inspired the creativity within me. I used my talent to create a homemade telescope, which strengthen my childhood desires of being an inventor.

In 2002 I worked for a paint company, and due to cutbacks, unfortunately I lost my job. So, I prayed to the Lord God for inspiration and he told me to paint a picture. In following God’s instruction, I looked around my apartment for items to paint with, like a pen or pencil, to splash the paint. For an extraordinary reason I couldn’t find neither. I went to my patio, to search for a stick; instead I found a feather and did what God asked of me. I painted in my opinion an amazing canvas.

Still uncertain of my talent, I spoke with my best friend to ask his opinion about my painting. His reviews were that he loved the painting, then I inquired from local galleries and college art professors, and they encouraged me to purse my talent with a passion. I knew little about the art industry, therefore I made a choice to attend The Art Institute of Atlanta were I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration and Design. I continued on to earn my Master of Fine Arts online at the Academy of Art University – San Francisco.

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Product No 5509017
Subjects 3D Art
Style Urban/Industrial
Medium
Tags 3d, Derrick, Smith, art, city, drawing, in, sexy, the, woman