The goal of art is to provide an alternative view of the world and a way to interpret what we see every day in a new and inspired way. This is what Shelley Smith, the Spunky Bohemian, achieves beautifully in her oil paintings.
“I’m drawn to subjects for their history, irony, isolation and beauty, reminding us of who we are, from where we came and where we are going,” says Smith. Her subjects are those familiar yet overlooked icons of Americana that are an enduring part of our childhood, our culture, and our communities.
Smith has been painting since she was a child but was encouraged to pursue a career that was more “practical.” She did that with the determination and drive for perfection like she does with everything and earned her BA in economics and MBA in business and works developing business intelligence tools and analytics for her day job.
As a way to provide another avenue to share her art and create an alternative income stream, Smith began to print limited edition prints. She prints them on her HP DesignJet Z3200 printer with HP Matte Litho-realistic Paper, chosen for its vibrancy of color, archival properties, and overall museum print quality. Smith is all about quality in everything she does and jokingly refers to herself as “Top Shelf Shelley.” She photographs her subject matter and then prints with HP Professional Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper to assist with the composition and layout of her paintings.
As more artists turn to online sales, Smith sees digital printing becoming an important tool as customers demand faster and faster turnaround times and custom sizes.
To see more of Shelley Smith’s work, visit spunkybohemian.com or facebook.com/SpunkyBohemian.
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