Valerie A Smith
Valerie A. Smith: a Baltimore artist, surrealist illustrator, and painter. Born in Baltimore, as a child, she loved to read about mystical characters and mythological beings of fairy tales, folklore, and legends. The source of her work comes from her dreams and her great imagination. Her vivid and colorful paintings tell a story that leaves an impression on the viewer. Ms. Smith studied Architectural Design at RETS Electronic School, Fine Arts at Maryland Institute (MICA), Fine Arts at the Towson University’s College of Fine Arts and Communications. She studied Basic Electronics and learned a great deal about drawing and reading schematics. She earned her degree from the Professional Institute of Commercial Arts (PICA). Her work has a unique blend of architectural design, fine, and commercial arts combined to make her distinctive surrealistic style. She was an active member of the Hamilton Arts Collective, Artist U (GBCA –Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance), MaxGalleries, the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures, and the Towson Artist Collective (TAC). Annually, she applies for recognition at the Soundheim and Bakers’ awards.
Available for:
Illustration, Painting
