Tony J. Smith, is a long-time Graphics Arts professional and self-trained artist. His paintings explore the human and ordinary side of life. He evokes a variety of emotions with each piece allowing the observer to feel a new sense of connection. A perpetual student of life, Tony now works full time on his art and artist opportunities.

 Tony spent the majority of his forty-year career as a Graphics Arts Manager while raising a family of four.  His art practice is greatly influenced by his Parents and Grandparents who were involved with helping people in the community through politics, social clubs, journalism and music. Tony has an overwhelming desire to highlight people who have done great things yet maybe haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve. He endeavors to capture the essence of a person, place or thing.

“In my practice,” states Tony, “My work is my mission to reveal emotion, beauty & strength in every subject I paint.

 Tony’s accolades include having his work selected for public gallery spaces throughout the U.S. and abroad: Los Angeles Art Association, Chicago Museum of Science, Holy Art Athens, Boomer Gallery London, Artlounge Collective Los Angeles and Dab Art LA.