An Uncanny Discovery in Italy

by Cristi Smith May 20, 2019

Ford spent the first couple of weeks in May roaming Italy's Tuscan landscape and Amalfi Coast and spied his own original inspiration of tree lines. He lived in Italy as a child so it’s very likely those early memories emerged decades later in his art.

Opposing Passions by Ford Smith

"Opposing Passions" by Ford Smith is an original painting by Ford that he created in 2019, but clearly an uncanny example.

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Ford Smith Show in New York!

by Cristina Smith June 07, 2021

The first Ford Smith official show since the beginning of Covid will be hosted by our long time friends and representatives at LaMantia Gallery in Northport, NY (Long Island area).

It's going to be an incredible show of heart-stopping work. Meet artist Ford Smith:

Friday, June 25th from 5pm-7pm

Saturday June 26th from 12pm-5pm.

Click HERE for RSVP, details and directions.

Ford Smith takes it personally...

by Cristina Smith June 07, 2021

“If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own back yard...”

There’s no place like home for inspiration on Ford Smith’s magnificent new painting. For the first time ever, he’s interpreting his beloved lakeside view. He doesn’t need to look for reference because every square inch is etched in his mind as he paints the scene behind him in his outdoor studio. Still in progress, but this is already becoming a personally significant masterpiece measuring 48"x48".