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Lisa Ransom Smith - Poetry in Pastel



Lisa Ransom Smith studied at the Columbus College of Art and Design in
Columbus, OH. After working to earn a living, she realized that she
was missing something. So she took a pastel class. "I have been
hooked ever since."

In 2000, Lisa took what few pastels she had and approached a local
gallery for representation. "Getting in was great, but was this the
direction that I was supposed to be moving in?" Each year sales
improved. She became the top selling 2-dimensional artist in the
gallery.

But the greatest confirmation for Lisa was when Executive Director
Charles Shepard III personally asked her to display her work in "The
Holy Calm of Nature" landscape exhibit at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art
in April - May 2005. And in April of 2005, she was accepted by the
Pastel Society of America as a Signature Member.

5 comments:

Felicia Kramer said...

These are just delicious! Great work.

Unknown said...

Beautiful, Impressionist style. Lovely colors expertly handled. I can see why Ms. Smith has received the accolades she has. lovely!

Unknown said...

everything is perfect!!!!!!!

Mary Lamoray said...

So beautiful!! I love the explosive color and freedom that exudes from all your pieces!

giggles'N' rainbows said...

Beautiful, Wonderful use of color, I’m so inspired. In Chain of Lakes and Shoaff Park you captured the mood that I so want to convey when I paint.