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HARPER SMITH ART
Hi! My name is Harper - I'm a visual artist living and working in Lexington, Kentucky.
About Me
I grew up in rural Western Kentucky, and I was always an "artsy" kid; however, I didn't begin to truly develop my craft until college. I moved to Lexington in 2017 to attend school at the University of Kentucky, where I studied Arts Administration and Art Studio. While I was building my painting style, I realized how much I loved creating things for other people - and that's what I've been doing since.
Fun fact: art is not my day job! When I'm not in the studio, you can find me working full-time in the education division of a local public media station. It's a lot to balance at times, but I truly love what I do - day and night!
Inspiration
The sweetest memories in life are fleeting, and it can be difficult to capture the aura of those moments on camera. I want to paint a portrait of your dog that brings you the same amount of joy they bring you. I want to paint a depiction of your childhood home that gives you the same feeling of comfort you had when you lived there. I want to paint your wedding day in a way that captures exactly how magical it felt in the moment. If you have a vision, I'm ready to bring it to life - not only as a lovely decoration for your home, but a cherished moment that can live on your wall forever!
Painting Style
If you're looking for hyperrealism, keep moving! My painting style is loose, whimsical, and vibrant. I paint things as I see them - not necessarily as they are!
I love to work with scenes involving nature, homes/buildings, and animals. I usually do not paint portraits or people (with the exception of live event painting).