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a fine art major, Smith realized that the contemporary art curriculum would
not equip him with the background needed to pursue the area that interested
him most-commercial illustration.
It was at that time that he enrolled in the Famous Artist School that stressed
painting and drawing of the human figure and designing pictures that tell
stories. Unhappy with the direction of his college experience, Smith left
school and began a career on his own as a commercial illustrator. Realizing
that the majority of work in this field originated out of New York City,
he acquired an artist representative and began working for a wide variety
of corporate and editioral clients. After a few years, he decided to try
his hand at "easel" painting for the fine art market. As subjects
for his paintings he chooses familiar landscapes and acquaintances he has
made over years of hunting and fishing across the country.
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