{"title":"Underwater Series - Commissions on Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAcrylic paint on paper made to order, maximum size of the paper is 125 x 125 cm.  Dee will paint an underwater scene to fit your space - talk to Dee about the colours you like, your home palette, size of your wall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an excerpt from the exhibition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e‘I was watching the water ebb and flow over the rocks and could see the small marine life under the water—it reminded me of my happy childhood memories and I really felt alive again’. Dee Smart\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis epiphany led her to her studio where she picked up a watercolour brush needing to emulate the subtle fluidity of the water as it lapped over the rocks and seaweed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eSmart began producing a series of exquisite watercolours using delicate controlled brushstrokes absorbing realism into a level of abstraction. There is an element of chance and randomness but this is used very carefully. She has given each subject a sober personality, soothing and peaceful faces stare at you wishing to communicate, there is much in these works to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eDee Smart is a very gifted artist with immense talent; however,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk113117456\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eher creativity cannot be bound by the limitations of one genre. She understands that freedom is the enemy of creativity which is why in this series of watercolours she has limited herself to the crab and the squid. Pictures of course are surrogates for experience which is why these works are so interesting. Smart has the experience and proves that the only true teacher is nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what","title":"You Are My Air","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"136\" data-start=\"109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"109\"\u003eYou Are My Air\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"130\" data-start=\"127\"\u003e2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"138\"\u003eWatercolour \u0026amp; collage on Arches paper\u003cbr data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"175\"\u003e77 × 57 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"202\"\u003eThis artwork has found its home.\u003cbr data-end=\"237\" data-start=\"234\"\u003eIf you’re drawn to this piece, Dee is available for \u003cstrong data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"289\"\u003ecommissioned works\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by its spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eCommission a portrait\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eShare a few guiding ideas—colours you love, emotions you want to capture, or elements that matter to you—and Dee will translate them into a deeply personal, one-of-a-kind artwork. - \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/commission-a-portrait\" title=\"commission a portrait\"\u003ehere's how to commission your own portrait\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"deesmartart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47257460244734,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/7494\/2718\/files\/Youaremyair_2022_WatercolouronArchesPaper_57x77cmForyouthesunwillshine_2022_WatercolouronArchesPaper_57x77cm_web.webp?v=1760689416"},{"product_id":"relax-we-can-all-fit","title":"RELAX! 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