Preston M. Smith (PMS)
"My art and life has been a process of moving from darkness into light."
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Biography
Preston M. Smith is a contemporary American painter and sculptor. He creates stunning abstract paintings that reflect order in disorder, beauty in madness. He is interested in construction and deconstruction, and always seeks to work in a state of pure emotion.
Over the years, Smith's artwork has transitioned from moody pop surrealist paintings into vibrantly colorful, tactile, highly textured and almost edible abstract works. His mantra for his abstract work is color, texture, beauty and decay, and his work and life have been an expression of moving from darkness into light.
Smith's work has been showcased alongside David Lynch and at the Inaugural Purple Ball for President Obama's Inauguration in 2009., where he was commissioned to paint 12 portraits of the President. Very recently, Preston is coming off of a successful Solo Exhibition at ShockBoxx Gallery in Hermosa Beach California and his first two showings at the LA Art Show in Downtown Los Angeles. His work has also been selected by a panel of curators as a winner in the 1st 2018 ArtSlant Artprize Showcase and has been on display at the world famous La Luz De Jesus Gallery, and in numerous exhibitions throughout Los Angeles and across the country.
Preston M. Smith was born in 1978, in the USA. His works are in more than 450 private collections in 23 countries, as well as in the collections of celebrities such as Ed Harris, Ashley Judd, Josh Lucas, Patricia Arquette and more. Preston's work has also been the subject of a documentary short entitled "Negativity To Creativity".
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UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : 1978
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary American Artists
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2001 - 2002
Assistant Art Professor
Spokane,
Washington,
United States
1997 - 2001
Gonzaga University - Fine Arts
Spokane,
Washington,
United States
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2022
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Cameroon
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Exclusive interview with Preston M. Smith in CanvasRebel Magazine
Read this indepth interview with Preston M. Smith (PMS) in CanvasRebel Magazine:
Added Jun 22, 2022
Artmajeur Magazine Exclusive Interview
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Added Jun 2, 2021
The Living Artist podcast
Added Jun 2, 2021
Exclusive Interview with PMS
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Added Aug 16, 2017
"Artist Preston M. Smith On Turning Negativity Into Creativity"
Read full article here:
https://www.veganlifemag.com/vegan-artist-smith-negativity-creativity/
Added Aug 7, 2017
PMS Exclusive Interview with Artfinder
Check out the full interview here:
https://www.artfinder.com/blog/post/pmsartwork/
Added Aug 7, 2017
PMS Artwork Inspired Wedding Vow Renewal Featured in Offbeat Bride
Check out the full article here:
http://offbeatbride.com/art-inspired-vow-renewal/
Added Aug 7, 2017
PMS Interview for Steve Molter's Five Questions
I was honored to be interviewed and in such great company. Check out the full interview here:
https://www.fivequestions.me/interviews/2017/5/16/five-questions-preston-smith
Added Aug 7, 2017
9 painted wedding dress masterpieces you have to see to believe
My hand-painted wedding dress design was #2 on the list of wedding dress "masterpieces" in an article by Offbeat Bride.
Full Article here:
http://offbeatbride.com/painted-wedding-dress/#.WXGRqA-zifs.facebook
Added Aug 7, 2017
Watch this Documentary Short about my artwork and mindset and get a chance to see how I work!
Reviews and comments
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How good of you to collect my art, Preston...thank you entirely! luv~
My pleasure! Beautiful work! :)
Thank you so much Diane! :)
Cette œuvre est tellement chaotique !j'adore!
This work is so chaotic! I love it!
Thank you so much Nathalie! I love adding some chaos to my work! I appreciate your comments! :) - Preston
Cet Abstrait joue a cache cache , nous decouvron
un personnage au nez pointus, des yeux brillant pret a la conversatio
ns , enveloppe par une ribambelle de
Petits carre aux couleurs reposa
ntes . Son voisin , un personnage aux grand
s yeux,et petites oreilles se cachant dans un lot de terre
Cachant dans un lot de terre.j'aime votre creations aux Mystere tres attachant.
Merci cher Preston , pour votre savoir-faire, votre imaginaire.
Souhaits sinceres et bonheur.
This Abstract plays hide and seek, we discover
a character with a pointed nose, shining eyes ready for conversation, enveloped by a string of
Small squares in relaxing colors. His neighbor, a character with big
eyes and small ears hiding in a lot of earth
Hiding in a lot of earth. I like your creations with very endearing Mystery.
Thank you dear Preston, for your know-how, your imagination.
Sincere wishes and happiness.
Hi Marie! I love seeing the artwork through your eyes. Your comments and observations made me smile. :) Thank you as always and I hope all is well with you! All my best, Preston
Bonjour Preston,
Bel Abstrait de soleil sur une ouverture vers la mer, au decor Pittoresque !
Couleur apaisante, joyeuse.
J'aime votre creation qui raconte une histoire de bien-etre!!
Merci cher Preston de nous nourrir de votre Performance. Marie
Hello Preston,
Beautiful Abstract of sun on an opening towards the sea, with a picturesque decor!
Soothing, joyful color.
I like your creation which tells a story of well-being!!
Thank you dear Preston for feeding us with your Performance. Marie
Marie! Thank you so much! I am always happy to hear from you and enjoy reading your comments. :) I'm thrilled that you like this painting and that it speaks to you. Wishing you all the best from L.A.! Cheers, Preston
Bonjour Preston,
Apres deux ans, je suis toujours en admiration pour votre votre grande Oeuvre *Summer
Bree* ou je decouvre en plus un portrait d'un homme au sourire satisfait et d'un oeil bien dessine .
Hello Preston,
After two years, I am still in admiration for your great work *Summer Bree* where I also discover a portrait of a man with a satisfied smile and a well-drawn eye.
Hi Marie! Nice to hear from you and I am so glad to hear that you really like this work, and my work in general! It means so much to me. I appreciate you and hope you are doing very well! :)
Ce triptyque est de toute beauté par les mises en scènes, la vie qui montre la dynamique des lieux , les nuances
Avenantes , accueillantes !
Merci pour votre partage .
Emotion !!
This triptych is absolutely beautiful due to the settings, the life which shows the dynamics of the places, the nuances
Friendly, welcoming!
Thank you for sharing.
Emotion!!
Thank you so kindly Marie! I am thrilled that you like the triptych! Thank you so much for your comments and support! :D
Best,
Preston
Merci beaucoup Preston M de votre ajout à votre collection 😊
Thank you very much Preston M for adding to your collection 😊
Spectral beauté ,me fait penser a.une scène de théâtre, au milieu une peluche attentionnée, sur le côté des personnages sombres,
Un poisson observateur ..
Des couleurs vibrantes, vivantes, on a presque le désir d'en prendre un morceau pour se délecter de cet œuvre si chaleureuse !!!
Nous remarquons le dynamisme qui s'en dégage .
Merci cher Preston pour votre dextérité partagé.
Excellente semaine de joie et d'imaginaire .
Spectral beauty, makes me think of a theater scene, in the middle a caring teddy bear, on the side dark characters,
An observant fish..
Vibrant, lively colors, we almost want to take a piece to delight in this warm work!!!
We notice the dynamism that emerges.
Thank you dear Preston for your shared dexterity.
Excellent week of joy and imagination.
Marie, thank you for your comments! I always smile when I hear your thoughts and perspectives on my work. Thank you again and I look forward to sharing more with you! Wish you all the best. <3 - Preston
J'adore cette dynamique que vous réalisez dans vos œuvres, c'est tout simplement wahouuu❤️❤️❤️
I love this dynamic that you achieve in your works, it’s simply wow❤️❤️❤️
Lydie, thank you so much! I am so happy to hear that my work speaks to you! Your words mean a lot to me. :D All my best to you! - Preston
Merveilleuse création !!
Vivante , qui raconte la vie !
Par les joyeuses couleurs qui s'en dégagent . Merci
Pour le partage de votre imaginaire exacerbée, que nous apprécions.
J'espère que tout vas biens .
Amicalement à vous Preston.
Wonderful creation!!
Alive, which tells the story of life!
By the joyful colors that emerge. THANKS
For sharing your heightened imagination, which we appreciate.
I hope all is well.
Kind regards, Preston.
Marie! Thank you so much for the kind words and wonderful review! I am always happy to hear from you and see the art through your eyes. Many thanks for sharing with me and wishing you all the best! :D
- Preston
C'est magnifique
That's wonderful
Coup de cœur pour
Toxic !**
Cet œuvre me fait penser a une paire
de rideaux rose attaché Romantiquement , ayant dans le centre une ouverture sur la végétation, ce qui donne de la profondeur à votre création.
Un élément apparaît subs-brecitement d'une chaussure accrochée par ses lacets , ce qui donne de la fantaisie ! Les couleurs sont tranquille, discrète,
J'aime votre création Preston !!
De la vie en ressort .Merci pour le partage de votre imaginaire, de votre fantaisie , de votre Dextérité.
Marie.
Favorite for
Toxic!**
This work reminds me of a pair
of pink curtains attached Romantically, having in the center an opening on the vegetation, which gives depth to your creation.
An element appears subs-brecitely of a shoe hung by its laces, which gives fantasy! The colors are calm, discreet,
I love your creation Preston!!
Life comes out. Thank you for sharing your imagination, your fantasy, your dexterity.
Married.
Thank you so much Marie! It makes me happy to hear all of this! :D I always love to hear your interpretations! Thank you as always for the support! All my best, Preston
Coup de coeur pour
""One of A kind"
Cet œuvre nous montre du mystère , de mysticisme, pour le fait du deplacement de deux êtres, dont une survolant en barboteuse et l'autre personne se déplaçant dans les Airs vivement, après avoir quitter , une sorte d'hélicoptère.
Les couleurs sont Avenantes, subtils,
Engageante .
Merci Preston pour votre Imaginaire qui nous sort de notre moi intérieur pour ressentir votre création.
Excellente journée de joie et de sérénité.
Favorite for
"One of a kind"
This work shows us mystery, mysticism, for the fact of the movement of two beings, one of whom is flying over in a romper and the other person moving quickly through the air, after leaving a sort of helicopter.
The colors are pleasant, subtle,
Engaging.
Thank you Preston for your Imagination which takes us out of our inner self to feel your creation.
Excellent day of joy and serenity.
Thank you so much Marie for your kind and thoughtful words on this painting! I am so glad that it captured your attention and that you are enjoying it! :D I hope to bring you more works that inspire soon! Thank you again and have a wonderful evening. All my best, Preston
Coup de cœur pour votre création ou l'on remarque à peine trois personnages masculin dont une féminine en hauteur .
Ainsi le bas , deux personnes avec une capuche ensembles et éloignées de la troisième personne ou l'on découvre ses cheveux . Les couleurs sont agréables et marque bien le Mystère de votre Œuvre et
Votre imaginaire très exacerbé.
Merci Preston de me faire rêver par votre Performance .
Je vous souhaite une merveilleuse soirée, fait de joies et d'amour .
Favorite for your creation where we barely notice three male characters including one female in height.
So the bottom, two people with a hood together and far from the third person where we uncover their hair. The colors are pleasant and clearly mark the Mystery of your Work and
Your very heightened imagination.
Thank you Preston for making me dream with your Performance.
I wish you a wonderful evening, full of joy and love.
Marie, thank you so much for your kind words about this art and my art in general! I am so happy to hear that my paintings provoke thought and dreams. :D I look forward to sharing more work with you! I hope you have a wonderful week. All my best, Preston
Bonjour Preston,
Merveilleuse création d'un dyptique aux couleurs avenantes , joyeuses, lumineuses.
Présentant un escalier pour accéder au grenier d'où sont exposer une variété de tableaux , dans l'attente d'être choisit par de futures acheteurs.
Le premier tableau à gauche présenté une grande scène de théâtre aux teintes avenants, habillée de grands rideaux.
De grands personnages, imposants .
Merci de votre Talent
Et de partage .
Excellente fin de semaine , sérénité et joie.
Hello Preston,
Wonderful creation of a diptych with pleasant, joyful, luminous colors.
Presenting a staircase to access the attic from where a variety of paintings are exhibited, waiting to be chosen by future buyers.
The first painting on the left presents a large theater stage in attractive colors, covered with large curtains.
Large, imposing characters.
Thank you for your Talent
And sharing.
Have an excellent weekend, serenity and joy.
Marie,
Thank you so much for the kind words and support of my work! It really means so much to me. I appreciate your unique perspective and look forward to chatting with you more! Many thanks and all my best to you!
Preston
Des cubes de l'enfance, pour réaliser des constructions de maisons ou d'immeubles ou autres...
PARER de nuances gaies, Avenantes , Lumineuses ...
Le ** V ** à l'envers de *VICTOIRE* OU , DESTINATION d'un endroit de villégiature indiquant une Bonhomie exceptionnelle !!!
Merci pour le partage de votre Talent et de votre Performance !!
Excellente Soirée de détente et de Joie Preston
Cubes from childhood, to construct houses or buildings or other...
ADORN with cheerful, welcoming, luminous shades...
The ** V ** upside down of *VICTORY* OR, DESTINATION of a vacation spot indicating exceptional Bonhomie!!!
Thank you for sharing your Talent and Performance!!
Excellent Evening of Relaxation and Joy Preston
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments Marie! I am so happy to hear your vision of the work and I am thrilled that you love it! I hope all is well with you and look forward to sharing more! All my best, Preston
Des cœurs 💕 des poissons, des fleurs
Un portrait d"une jolie jeune femme , de magnifiques couleurs!! APPRECIATIONS !
J'ADORE !!!
Preston , je vous souhaite une excellente soirée de
Joie et de détente.
Hearts 💕 fish, flowers
A portrait of a pretty young woman, magnificent colors!! APPRECIATIONS!
I ADORE !!!
Preston, I wish you an excellent evening
Joy and relaxation.
Thank you so much Marie! Love this interpretation of the painting! :D I always appreciate your comments and support! Thank you, Preston
Definitely! Not only am I part of the Voss fan club, I'm also a client! :D
Il en ressort de la Passion, du bien - être. De l'éclat par la couleur Jaune. Merci de votre Talent .
Je vous souhaite une merveilleuse Soirée.
Merci pour le partage de votre Performance .
Pensées positives .
I wish you a wonderful evening.
Thank you for sharing your Performance.
Positive thoughts .
Bonsoir Preston.
Merveilleuse création. Je suis ébahis et à la fois ravie de votre Œuvre aux nuances Romantique , tendre, Joyeuse dans la discrétion.
Un bain de fraîcheur ajoutée de mon ressentis. Il
Good evening Preston.
Wonderful creation. I am amazed and at the same time delighted with your Work with its Romantic, tender, joyful and discreet nuances.
A bath of freshness added to my feelings. He
Thank you so much Marie! Your comments made my day. :) I am so happy to hear that you were delighted with this piece! Wishing you all the best! - Preston
Bonsoir Preston ,
*coup de Cœur pour votre Création *
( une fenêtre ouverte sans volet)voyant, de multiples fleurs minuscules qui dansent joyeusement !
Au rebort de cette fenêtre , une sorte de couverture aux nuances Romantique et discrète !
De chaque cote protège l'ensemble !!
Merci de votre Prestation, du partage de votre Talent .
Pensées positives pour votre soirée.
Hello Preston,
*Favorite for your Creation*
(an open window without a shutter) seeing, multiple tiny flowers dancing happily!
On the edge of this window, a sort of blanket with Romantic and discreet shades!
On each side protects the whole!!
Thank you for your Service, for sharing your Talent.
Positive thoughts for your evening.
Thank you so much Marie for your comments and support! I am so happy to hear that you really like this piece. :D It is a new personal favorite of mine! Sending you many thanks and wonderful thoughts! Best, Preston
Bonsoir Preston,
Belle création d'un rideau mal fermé qui demande à l'être ! Donne l'impression de dessiner à la craie !
Nuance discrète presqu'effacee .
Merci pour le partage de votre grand Talent et de votre imaginaire si exacerbé que j'apprécie !!! Belle soirée, .
Quel heure avez-vous ? Ici, en France
21heures08.
Je vous envoie de la joie et de la sérénité.
Hello Preston,
Beautiful creation of a poorly closed curtain that needs to be closed! Makes it feel like you're drawing with chalk!
Discreet nuance almost erased.
Thank you for sharing your great Talent and your heightened imagination that I appreciate!!! Beautiful evening, .
What time do you have? Here in France
9:08 p.m.
I send you joy and serenity.
Marie! Thank you so much! I am so happy that you like this work and excited to share more with you in the near future! It is 9:16 a.m. here as I write this in L.A.! Sending you all my best wishes and thank you again! Best, Preston
Bonjour Preston , Quelle belle surprise d'apprécier vos nouvelles Œuvres ,oh combien ,Agréable à regarder !! Vos couleurs teintées de joie , de bonheur, .. les formes en escaliers ou placer comme un tableau, je suis ravie de votre Talent !! Excellente journée d'imaginaire , de rêverie. Marie.
Hello Preston, What a nice surprise to appreciate your new works, oh so much, pleasant to watch!! Your colors tinged with joy, happiness,.. the shapes in stairs or placed like a painting, I am delighted with your Talent!! Excellent day of imagination, daydreaming. Married.
Thank you so much Marie! I am so happy to hear that you like and appreciate my work! It means the world to me. :) Wishing you all the best and a wonderful 2024! All my best to you,
Preston