Shelby K. Smith is an abstract painter who creates modern, geometric artwork with a focus on color.​​​

 

A self-taught artist with a rich background in the beauty industry, Smith has a keen eye for the aesthetics. Before pursuing her passion for art, she spent more than thirty years developing shades, products and color stories at companies such as Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. ​

 

Color is at the heart of Smith's work. She sees it as both a subject and a medium, capable of shifting perception, creating rhythm and inviting an emotional response. Whether vibrant or subdued, each color palette is chosen to spark joy and evoke a sense of visual delight. ​

 

Smith's artistic influences reflect her affinity for clean lines and innovative color use. Artists like Frank Stella and Josef Albers resonate deeply with her. She appreciates their focus on minimalism, repetition and precision - qualities that define her own work. At the same time, Smith draws inspiration from the past, weaving historical colors and design motifs into her artwork.​​

 

Smith holds a B.S. in Business from the University of Florida and an M.A. in Communications from Fordham University. A native of Newton, Massachusetts, Smith lives in the coastal town of Darien, Connecticut. 

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