Dave Smith-Bio
Born into and artistic family in Yorkton, Sask, in 1979 Dave Smith studied art at an early age and developed a sound artistic base in many mediums. He was encouraged by family and friends but had one Uncle who was a sculptor who is a great source of inspiration and knowledge. There are many artists in my family that date back many generations mostly in the Netherlands.
Over the last few years he has had many group shows, done some murals, and done many commissioned works. He has also been running very successful workshops which involve many aspects of art including oil painting and figurative work.
As is life, other things besides art had become more prevalent; family, having children, and working to support them. As his children grew he became a single father which pushed art further down the list of priorities. Art remained something he could not live without doing, so he continued as much as he could. As his daughters are now young ladies he had the time to apply to the arts and intends to put his all into it.
He will continue to create, exhibit, and show his work in as much capacity as possible. As this is his only outlet of expression he feels the need to paint. Being an artist defines him as a person; he can do many things in many different capacities but in the end is only an artist.
Dave Smith-Visual Artist-CV
1501-49th Ave, Lloydminster, SK, S9V 2E7
306-307-6677
davesmithart@gmail.com
http://www.davesmithart.net/
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Education
1992-1996 Art instruction schools Scholarship
2018 Arts Entrepreneurship and Business Development Course
Exhibitions
2015 Lloydminster's Annual Art's Without Borders Fine Arts Juried Show
2015 Lloydminster's Annual Art's Without Borders Fine Arts Juried Show
2015 Aurora Visual Arts Articulated Fine Arts Juried art show
2015 Aurora Visual Arts Articulated Fine Arts Juried art show
2016 Lloydminster's Annual Art’s Without Borders Fine Arts Juried Show
2017 Lloydminster's Annual Art’s Without Borders Fine Arts Juried Show
2017 Art Society of Strathcona County "150th Celebrating Canadian Art Juried Exhibition" October 2017
2018 Lloydminster's Annual Art’s Without Borders Fine Arts Juried Show
2018 RAW at Union Hall Edmonton Alberta
2018 The Brick Lane Portrait Exhibition London England
2018 Scott Nicholson Fine Arts
2019 Scott Nicholson Fine Arts
Grants & Awards
2015 Lloydminster's Annual Art's Without Borders Fine Arts Juried Show
2015 Lloydminster's Annual Art's Without Borders Fine Arts Juried Show
2015 Aurora Visual Arts Articulated Fine Arts Juried art show
2015 Aurora Visual Arts Articulated Fine Arts Juried art show
2016 Lloydminster's Annual Art’s Without Borders Fine Arts Juried Show
2017 Lloydminster's Annual Art’s Without Borders Fine Arts Juried Show
2017 Art Society of Strathcona County "150th Celebrating Canadian Art Juried Exhibition" October 2017
2018 Creative Saskatchewan Market Travel Grant
2019 Saskatchewan Arts Board Artist in Scools Grant recipient
Media & Publications
2016 Art In Portrait Meridian Booster
2016 Auctioning Art for Fort McMurray Meridian Booster
2016 Arts Without Borders Quick Draw event Meridian Booster
2017 Arts Without Borders Quick Draw event Meridian Booster
2017 NewCap news TV Interview
Professional Activities
2015 Collective Art Market
2016 Collective Art Market
2017 Collective Art Market
2018 Collective Art Market
2017 Art Society of Strathcona County
Commissions
2015 Private Commissions -Katia Brideau, Dwayne Yacowswich,
2016 Private Commissions –Shawna Tate, Robyn Murphy, Viking Gym, Monique Smith
2017 Private Commissions – DR. Nekky Jamal, Dawn Floen, Deborah Crone
2018 Private Commissions – Cloe Carlson
2019 Private Commision -- Kaitlyn Shopland
2019 Private Commision -- Mellissa Resling