Meet Candis Smith

Today we’re excited to be connecting with Candis Smith again. If you haven’t already, we suggest you check out our prior conversation with them here.

Candis, always such a pleasure connecting with you and thank you for sharing your stories, insights and inspiring messages with our community. We’re looking forward to getting the download and what you have been up to since our last interview, but first can you briefly introduce yourself to folks who might have missed the prior conversation.
My art career has evolved over my lifetime since I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art from Tulane University in New Orleans. I have updated my skills in recent years at the Glassell School of Art. I learned to paint using classic oil painting techniques in art school. Although I have experimented with other media such as acrylic, water color, graphite, and collage, oil is my primary media. I am inspired by images of life particularly figures and vintage scenes from the past. I am able to put the viewer in an imaginative scenario to relate the past to the present. I also like to sketch from live models.

I have had my own studio at Sawyer Yards for the last seven years at The Silos in 313. I enjoy the experience and influence from the other artists in Sawyer Yards which keeps me inspired and participating in exhibition opportunities both at Sawyer Yards and in the Houston area.

Great, so let’s jump into an update on what you have been up to since we last spoke. What can you share with us?
I have had the opportunity to have several solo exhibitions in the Houston area including the Rotunda Gallery at St. Luke’s Church and the Holler Brewing in Sawyer Yards. I am preparing for my upcoming Solo Exhibition at The Silos in July and am exploring other venues. I plan to attend more live model sketching sessions in the near future as well as workshops including water color techniques. My studio at the Silos is a social and professional connection which I plan to leverage in the present and future.

We have now arrived at one of our favorite parts of the interview – the lightning round. We’ll ask you a few quick questions to give us all some fun insights about you.

Favorite Movie: The Notebook

Favorite TV Show: Dancing With the Stars

Mountains or Beach: Jackson Hole Wyoming

Favorite Sport (to watch): Tennis

Favorite Sport (to play): Golf

Did you play sports growing up (if so which ones): Yes, Softball and basketball

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up: artist

French Fries or Onion Rings: French Fries

Favorite Cartoon growing up: Popeye

Favorite Breakfast Food: egg sandwich

When you look back on your life, what are three things you expect to be proud of?
After my initial art degree , I continued my education and received a masters degree while working full time and raising a family. This chapter in my life is about renewal and achieving my dreams. I hope to continue my artistic evolution in many ways including media and content and expand my professional network through marketing and interaction.

Website: https://candissmithart.com

Instagram: @candissmithart

LinkedIn: Candis Smith, Artist

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artworkcloud/