# Welcome to Smartermarx! **URL:** https://www.smartermarx.com/c/meet-and-greet/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://www.smartermarx.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.smartermarx.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.smartermarx.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## ['Love', oil on panel, basswood & silver](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/love-oil-on-panel-basswood-silver/1404)
**Author:** [@Slade](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/Slade)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 4:58am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/love-oil-on-panel-basswood-silver/1404 "2022-10-18T04:58:03Z")
Hello Everyone! Here’s my latest. There was quite a lot involved in this piece. Please check out the video if you are interested. Video: The Making of the Artwork ‘Love’ by Slade Wheeler ‘Love’, oil on Baltic Birch pa… --- ## [Long intro & my dark studio setup up for the LoD program](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/long-intro-my-dark-studio-setup-up-for-the-lod-program/1624)
**Author:** [@richard](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/richard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/long-intro-my-dark-studio-setup-up-for-the-lod-program/1624 "2022-10-14T02:41:04Z")
Hello everyone, my name is Richard and I am an oil painter and art teacher. I am from South Africa, and I am currently teaching art at an international school in Shanghai. I started the LoD program a few years back, and … --- ## [My rather cramped studio](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/my-rather-cramped-studio/912)
**Author:** [@martin](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/my-rather-cramped-studio/912 "2022-10-13T22:01:47Z")
A very small room with and awful lot of stuff. There’s also a home recording studio in there if you can see it for the mess. Sorry for any OCD triggers. This is not a comfortable or ideal set-up (I can’t get far enough b… --- ## [Latest dog portrait](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/latest-dog-portrait/1072)
**Author:** [@tracy1400858](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/tracy1400858)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/latest-dog-portrait/1072 "2022-08-31T02:49:40Z")
“Just out of reach”. 12”x48”. My friends have this little frenchton, and her favourite toy is a balloon. She loves to bop it in the air and give chase, and has learned to grab the end when she runs without popping it! … --- ## [Tunnel Vision](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/tunnel-vision/1594)
**Author:** [@debrakeirce](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/debrakeirce)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/tunnel-vision/1594 "2022-08-29T20:58:34Z")
First time posting here, but “coaxed” to do so by @MarkMcD ’s beautiful art. This is a painting I did of a moment in a little town in the Perigord region of France. People who know me, know that it makes me smile just to… --- ## ["Cat Drivin' a Fish"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/cat-drivin-a-fish/1577)
**Author:** [@MarkMcD](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/MarkMcD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/cat-drivin-a-fish/1577 "2022-08-29T20:45:16Z")
Ok. so I’ve only got about 8 or 9 total years of painting. After my first 4 years of muddling around figuring out how to oil paint, I stopped for around 7 (partly due to frustration). When I restarted I decided I want… --- ## [Smartermarx free for everyone as of June 1st](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/smartermarx-free-for-everyone-as-of-june-1st/1464)
**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/smartermarx-free-for-everyone-as-of-june-1st/1464 "2022-07-24T13:18:08Z")
Greetings all, I would first like to take a moment to thank each and every subscriber in our creative community for all of the ongoing support during the first five years of Smartermarx. Your subscriptions have allow… --- ## [Anti Warhol](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/anti-warhol/1515)
**Author:** [@MarkMcD](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/MarkMcD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 11:47am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/anti-warhol/1515 "2022-06-07T11:47:36Z")
I really enjoyed working on this one. I think this was my 2nd painting as a hyperrealist painter. 6"x6" Oil on Panel. --- ## [Ideas, 14x18 inches, oil on panel](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/ideas-14x18-inches-oil-on-panel/1465)
**Author:** [@jose1373784](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/jose1373784)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/ideas-14x18-inches-oil-on-panel/1465 "2022-05-19T06:06:21Z")
On this painting I got inspired by this Rodin Thinking man figurine and thought it would be a great idea to add some simbolism to the story, so I decided to add the light bulb to represent ideas or inspiration. The comp… --- ## [My Pal Patrick](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/my-pal-patrick/1460)
**Author:** [@martin](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/my-pal-patrick/1460 "2022-05-12T20:33:31Z")
Another of my friends just got married, (was in a band with this guy also) so of course I had to paint him a cheeky portrait too. Really tried to push the sunshine effect and messing about with impastos in the lights. A … --- ## [Wonder Woman · Graphite · 3x5"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wonder-woman-graphite-3x5/1445)
**Author:** [@timdose](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/timdose)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wonder-woman-graphite-3x5/1445 "2022-04-10T01:21:15Z")
Really pushed myself on this one! I’ve been trying to free myself of some of the artificial time constraints I’ve historically put on myself. So, I just really took my time with this one and tried to take it as far as I … --- ## [3 New tiny still lifes](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/3-new-tiny-still-lifes/1218)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/3-new-tiny-still-lifes/1218 "2022-02-02T22:48:32Z")
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Wishing you health, peace and happiness for you and yours! So, I have 3 new small works, “Reds” 9x12", “S is for Shelter” 8x10" and “P is for Pinocchio” 8x11". All pastel pencils and pastel … --- ## [Hello, there, fellow painters](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-there-fellow-painters/1391)
**Author:** [@thomas3](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/thomas3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-there-fellow-painters/1391 "2022-01-25T16:44:53Z")
Hi. This is my first time posting on this or any forum of any kind. I’m a serious amateur, mostly self-taught painter who is astounded by the variety of techniques, effects, and working methods of oil paint. I like mo… --- ## [Drawing-Pastel-Still Life-'Happy Hour', pastel, 8x8,5"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-happy-hour-pastel-8x8-5/1352)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 11:50am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-happy-hour-pastel-8x8-5/1352 "2021-10-10T11:50:20Z")
Hi everyone, new one. I have used Carbothello, Derwent, Pitt, Van Gogh, Gioconda pastel pencils and Blockx handmade pastel sticks on Pastelmat. Have a wonderful weekend! --- ## [Drawing-Pastel-Still Life-"Fun and Games" 8x9.5](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-fun-and-games-8x9-5/1349)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 11:49am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-fun-and-games-8x9-5/1349 "2021-10-10T11:49:28Z")
Hi everyone, here’s another small one. Last night my mom had fever, 100,4. I was so worried and stressed (COVID scares the heck out of me), that I couldn’t sleep so I finished this pastel. I was drawing all night till th… --- ## [Drawing-Pastel-Still Life-"All Above Board" 8.5x8.5](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-all-above-board-8-5x8-5/1339)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 11:48am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/drawing-pastel-still-life-all-above-board-8-5x8-5/1339 "2021-10-10T11:48:46Z")
Hi everyone, here’s a tiny still life. It took ages to start painting again. It feels like I have forgotten how. I needed this time off to mourne my dad’s passing away. Never thought it would be so difficult to recover f… --- ## [My Mate Martin](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/my-mate-martin/1351)
**Author:** [@martin](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/my-mate-martin/1351 "2021-10-09T20:36:48Z")
One fine fellow I used to be in a band with several years ago is getting married this weekend, I decided I’d paint him as a nice surprise for the occasion:- I had a few not brilliant quality old photos to choose from… --- ## [R is for Race, pastel, 9x23"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/r-is-for-race-pastel-9x23/1136)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/r-is-for-race-pastel-9x23/1136 "2021-08-15T20:39:28Z")
Hi everyone, it took sometime to post here. I must admit I was off these past weeks. The pandemic situation affects me in bad way. Anyway, we must learn to live with it. You all have a great day and stay safe! For “R is… --- ## [Hello Everyone](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-everyone/1273)
**Author:** [@hanzzarate](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/hanzzarate)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 12:18pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-everyone/1273 "2021-02-19T12:18:23Z")
I just bought both programs, drawing and painting. I am excited to commit myself to all this and improve. I am not like many of you here; really amazing artist. Currently, I am living in Knoxville, TN. USA. and I tattoo … --- ## [Hi everyone!](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hi-everyone/1149)
**Author:** [@orlandohill](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/orlandohill)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 3:55am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hi-everyone/1149 "2021-02-16T03:55:26Z")
Hi everyone! My name’s Orlando. I’m originally from New Zealand, now based in Europe, currently Zagreb. At the moment, I work as a computer programmer and tech entrepreneur. I’ve been drawing on and off for a few years… --- ## [Loves Kaleidoscope oil on dibond](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/loves-kaleidoscope-oil-on-dibond/1187)
**Author:** [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/loves-kaleidoscope-oil-on-dibond/1187 "2020-12-29T23:20:57Z")
Finished this in July but didn’t have a chance to post this. Story behind the face and figure is a lecture I would do for Brookdale Alumni in which I tell the concept and back story of the painting and one of my tags for… --- ## [B is for Blue](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/b-is-for-blue/1229)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 12:34pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/b-is-for-blue/1229 "2020-12-13T12:34:32Z")
Hi everyone! New one, pastel on Pastelmat. It’s about 10x13 inches and the title is “B is for Blue” (if you think anything better please let me know). This is probably the last one of the toy series cause I need a chang… --- ## [Horse commission](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/horse-commission/1078)
**Author:** [@tracy1400858](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/tracy1400858)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/horse-commission/1078 "2020-12-01T22:42:33Z")
Here is a drawing that I was asked to do. Parana was a show jumping horse who, sadly went down while in practice, last month. She ended up being euthanized later that day as there was nothing they could do for her. S… --- ## [Longing to (very seriously) train in art from Africa](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/longing-to-very-seriously-train-in-art-from-africa/1200)
**Author:** [@sow](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/sow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/longing-to-very-seriously-train-in-art-from-africa/1200 "2020-12-01T22:41:27Z")
The great Robert Henri, whose words in his magnum opus The Art Spirit ignited my own flames in opening up the African continent to the possibilities of interpreting the western style of picture-making, unfortunately, I l… --- ## [Two new still lifes from last week](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/two-new-still-lifes-from-last-week/1212)
**Author:** [@zoran](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/zoran)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/two-new-still-lifes-from-last-week/1212 "2020-12-01T22:37:19Z")
Hi I am doing smaller faster work now as we are moving house Wednesday so most of stuff is in the boxes , hope you like them --- ## [Hi I am new here](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hi-i-am-new-here/1198)
**Author:** [@zoran](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/zoran)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hi-i-am-new-here/1198 "2020-11-21T02:10:00Z")
Hi my name is Zoran, I live in Netherlands but originally come from Yugoslavia, I teach art and live in Netherlands for six years now. here you can see more about my professional history https://www.linkedin.com/in/zo… --- ## [New alla prima work](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/new-alla-prima-work/1205)
**Author:** [@zoran](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/zoran)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/new-alla-prima-work/1205 "2020-11-16T13:07:53Z")
Hi usually in between longer and more detailed work I do smaller and faster alla prima studies from live setup and without photos. It is a very different way of working, bigger brushes and very refreshing here are a few… --- ## [Artwork for exhibit at Lovetts Gallery "Bones"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/artwork-for-exhibit-at-lovetts-gallery-bones/1182)
**Author:** [@barbara160702](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/barbara160702)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/artwork-for-exhibit-at-lovetts-gallery-bones/1182 "2020-11-08T13:44:58Z")
Here is a newly finished painting called “Spirits of the Ancestors”, heavily influenced (that’s a good thing) by Anthony Waichulis. --- ## ["Splash", pastel on Pastelmat, 11x11"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/splash-pastel-on-pastelmat-11x11/1150)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/splash-pastel-on-pastelmat-11x11/1150 "2020-10-10T20:07:37Z")
Just completed this one. The paper was tricky so I would like to know what you think about it. Done with pastel pencils and Blockx pastel sticks. I hope you all are safe and healthy and thank you for looking. --- ## [Gypsy Heart](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/gypsy-heart/961)
**Author:** [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/gypsy-heart/961 "2019-09-16T18:17:09Z")
This a an 8x10 oil on dibond panel submitted to Abend Gallery for their 29th Miniature Holiday exhibit. Fingers crossed it gets in! I kept the face tighter and the top looser and tougher so that it balances a finish to a… [Previous page](https://www.smartermarx.com/c/meet-and-greet/7.md) [Next page](https://www.smartermarx.com/c/meet-and-greet/7.md?page=2)