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America's Distinguished Artists

a national registry of historic artists

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Deceased American artists and artisans of note who created representational art are indexed in this catalogue by last name in alphabetical order. There are references to Resource Library texts and those from other sites. Click on letters below to access the alphabetical index.

John Skillin from Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see John Skillin from Google Books, Early American Wood Carving, By Erwin Ottomar Christensen, p. 132

Simeon Skillin, Jr.from Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author)

Simeon Skillin, IIIfrom Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author)

Dorothy Sklar from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Dorothy Sklar from California Watercolor Gallery

Raymond White Skolfieldfrom Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Raymond White Skolfield from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Sigurd Skou from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also seeSigurd Skoufrom Bellus Fine Art,

C. Arnold Sladefrom Resource Library essay (dedicated solely to this artist by a named author)

Louis S. Slevinfrom Resource Library biography dedicated to this artist by a named author

Rex Slinkard from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also seeRex Slinkard from Wikipedia

(above: Rex Slinkard, Self-Portrait, c. 1910, oil on canvas, 30 x 25 inches, Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University, Bequest of Carl Sprinchorn. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons*)

Helen Farr Sloanfrom Resource Library essay (dedicated solely to this artist by a named author)

J. Blanding Sloanfrom Resource Library biography dedicated to this artist by a named author

Junius R. Sloan from Resource Library essay (dedicated solely to this artist by a named author)

John Sloan from Resource Library articles (dedicated solely to this artist) also see John French Sloanfrom Wikipedia

(above: John Sloan, Self-Portrait, Working, 1916, oil with Windsor & Newton Copal Varnish and wax finish on canvas, 22 x 17.9 inches, Hood Museum of Art, Gift of John and Helen Farr Sloan. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons*)

(above: John Sloan, Sunday, Women Drying Their Hair, 1912, oil on canvas, 26.1 x 32.1 inches, Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, museum purchase, 1938.67. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons*)

Eric Sloanefrom Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author) also see Eric Sloane from Wikipedia

Esphyr Slobodkinafrom Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Esphyr Slobodkinafrom Wikipedia

John Smibert from Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author) also see John Smybert (or Smibert) from Wikipedia

(above: John Smibert, Portrait of Mrs. Hugh Hall, 1733, oil on canvas, 49 x 39 inches, Denver Art Museum. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons*)

George Smillie from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see George Henry Smillie from Wikipedia

James David Smillie from Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author) also see James David Smillie from Wikipedia

Alice Ravenel Huger Smithfrom Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author) also see Alice Ravenel Huger Smith from The Johnson Collection

(above: Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, The Rector's Kitchen and View of St. Michael's, c. 1910-15, watercolor on board, 22 x 28 inches, Greenville County Museum of Art. Smithsonian American Art Museum says: "Back the rector's home at St. Michael's Church in Charleston, South Carolina showing the small kitchen building with church spire rising behind it. Standing just outside the doorway of the kitchen is an African-American woman tending to a baby that is seated on the ground in front of her." Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons*)

Charles L. A. Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Charles L. A. Smith from Jonathan Art Foundatio

Donald R. Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also seeDonald R. Smith from Palm Springs Life

Edward Gregory Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist)

F. Carl Smithfrom Resource Library biography dedicated to this artist by a named author

Francis Hopkinson Smithfrom Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Francis Hopkinson Smith from Wikipedia

Frank Vining Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Frank Vining Smith from Vose Galleries

Gean Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist)

Helena W. Smithfrom Resource Library biography dedicated to this artist by a named author

Henry Holmes Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Henry Holmes Smith from Wikipedia

Henry Pember Smith from Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author) and Henry Pember Smith from Pierce Galleries

Jack Wilkinson Smithfrom Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Jack Wilkinson Smith from California Art Club

Jack Wilkinson Smith (1873-1949) was a notable American artist whose work predominantly focused on landscapes, particularly those of the American West. His paintings are characterized by their vibrant colors, dynamic compositions, and a profound sense of place. Smith's artistic journey and motivations were shaped by his deep connection to the American landscape, his dedication to the plein air painting tradition, and his desire to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world.

Smith was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and showed an early interest in art. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago under the tutelage of John Vanderpoel and other notable instructors. This formal training provided him with a solid foundation in classical techniques and an appreciation for the fine details of painting. After his education, Smith worked as an illustrator, which honed his skills in composition and storytelling through visual art.

In the early 1900s, Smith moved to California, where he would find the primary inspiration for his work. The diverse landscapes of California, with its vast deserts, majestic mountains, and dramatic coastlines, offered Smith a wealth of subjects to explore. The state's unique light and atmospheric conditions were particularly suited to his plein air painting approach, which involves painting outdoors to capture the immediate effects of light and color.

Smith became a key figure in the California Impressionist movement, which emphasized the depiction of natural light and the use of vivid, often pastel colors to capture the beauty of the American West. His landscapes often feature scenes of the Sierra Nevada, the Mojave Desert, and the Pacific coastline. These paintings are marked by their dynamic brushwork and a keen eye for the subtleties of natural light, which he rendered with a sense of immediacy and vibrancy.

One of Smith's primary motivations for painting these landscapes was his deep emotional and spiritual connection to nature. He saw the natural world as a source of endless beauty and inspiration, and his work aimed to convey this sense of awe and reverence to his viewers. Through his paintings, Smith sought to capture the fleeting moments of beauty he observed in the landscape, from the golden light of a California sunset to the serene stillness of a mountain lake.

Smith was also driven by a desire to preserve the unspoiled beauty of the American West. During his lifetime, the region was undergoing significant changes due to industrialization and urbanization. By capturing the pristine landscapes in his art, Smith hoped to raise awareness about the importance of preserving these natural treasures for future generations. His work serves as a visual record of the American West during a time of transition, highlighting the need to balance development with conservation.

In addition to his landscapes, Smith painted scenes that reflected the cultural heritage of the American West. He often depicted Native American encampments, pioneer settlements, and other historical subjects, showcasing the rich history and diverse cultures of the region. These works add a narrative dimension to his art, connecting the viewer not only with the land but also with the people who inhabited it.

Smith's legacy extends beyond his own body of work. As a founding member of the California Art Club, he played a crucial role in fostering a vibrant artistic community in Southern California. He mentored many young artists, encouraging them to explore the plein air tradition and to find their own voices in depicting the natural world.

In conclusion, Jack Wilkinson Smith's paintings are a testament to his deep connection to the landscapes of the American West and his commitment to capturing their beauty. His vibrant, dynamic landscapes reflect his passion for nature and his desire to share that passion with others. Through his art, Smith has left an enduring legacy, inspiring future generations to appreciate and preserve the natural world he so cherished.

The above brief essay was generated by AI and edited in July, 2024.

Jacob Getlar Smith from Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author) and Jacob Getlar Smith from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Jesse Willcox Smithfrom Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Jessie Willcox Smith from Wikipedia

(above: Jessie Willcox Smith, 1863-1935 (artist); L. Prang & Co. (publisher), Checkers, 1861-1897 (approximate), proof print, Boston Public Library, Print Department. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons*)

John Rowson Smith from Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author) also see John Rowson Smith from Wikipedia

Joseph Linden Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Joseph Lindon Smith from Wikipedia

(above: Joseph Lindon Smith, Abu Simbel, c. 1899-1900, oil on canvas, 53.1 x 37.8 inches, Harvard Art Museums. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons*)

Lawrence Beall Smithfrom Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Lawrence Beall Smith from Wikipedia

Lillian Wilhelm Smithfrom Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Lillian Wilhelm Smith from Wikipedia

Lowell Ellsworth Smithfrom Resource Library article (dedicated solely to this artist)

Marion W. Canfield Smithfrom Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author) also see Marion W. Canfield Smith from Museum of Nebraska Art

Marshall J. Smith Jr. from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Marshall J. Smith Jr . from Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

Marvin Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also seeMarvin Smithfrom Wikipedia

Morgan Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also seeMorgan Smithfrom Wikipedia

Pamela Colman Smithfrom Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Pamela Colman Smith from Wikipedia

Vernon Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Vernon B. Smith from Archives of American Art

(above: Vernon Smith, Foot of Glacier, Valdez, Alaska, c. 1933-43, 16 x 20 inches, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 1972.28. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

W. Eugene Smithfrom Resource Library article (dedicated solely to this artist)

Walter Granville Smithfrom Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Walter Granville Smith from Pierce Galleries

William A. Smithfrom Resource Library essay (dedicated solely to this artist by a named author) also see William A. Smith from Wikipedia

William Russell Smithfrom Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author) also see William Thompson Russell Smith from The Johnson Collection

Wuanita Smith from Resource Library article (not solely dedicated to this artist) also see Wuanita Smith from Annex Galleries Fine Prints

Xanthus Russell Smith from Resource Library article (dedicated solely to this artist) also see Xanthus Smith from The Johnson Collection

Yeteve Smith from Resource Library essay (not solely dedicated to this artist by a named author)

Eda S. Smittenfrom Resource Library biography dedicated to this artist by a named author

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