In the Apple Orchard

Image © Libby Smart About the Artist Libby Smart has a passion for painting and her style is ever evolving. She began her art career in 1993 by starting her own decorative painting business, Paint Smart. While painting everything from furniture to wall murals she worked with clients and focused on their needs while developing into a talented artist. After twelve very successful years as a decorative painter she turned her focus toward fine art. In 2000, she began studying with local artist Andy Braitman and flourished under his direction for the next six years. Recognized by her spontaneous brushwork, diversity, and candid use of color her viewers seem to relate and connect to her work. Her paintings convey a certain energy and spontaneity that draws the viewer into her work whether it be a landscape, interior, still life or abstract. Her style brings energy and excitement to the canvas in a very creative, artistic way that is all her own. Although Libby spends a great deal of her tim