PROCESS

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Smith begins each painting as a carefully constructed design created with architectural tools. Every composition is built through measured forms and structured geometry, but for her, these shapes extend far beyond mathematics — carrying their own meaning, energy, and visual language.

 

A square can create a sense of stability and grounding. A triangle introduces movement and direction. A circle brings softness, openness, and flow. As these forms interact, they create a quiet dialogue within the painting itself — a balance of tension, rhythm, and harmony.

 

Once the composition is complete, color takes over — Smith’s favorite part of the process. She often begins with a single color that establishes the emotional tone of the piece. From there, the palette evolves intuitively, with each color responding to the next, pushing and pulling against one another until the painting settles into its own distinct voice.