Small Paintings | Linda Smith

In the Pink
Oil, 8 x 8
Gypsy
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. From photo of live model at figure drawing group. The great lighting on her made this so interesting and fun to do!
Museum Stroll
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 (13.25 X 13.25 framed). We are so lucky to have our wonderful St. Louis Art Museum. I love it and go every chance I can. And I love to watch other people who love it. And I love to paint them loving it…
Closer Look
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6 x 1
Enjoying Together
Oil, Panel, 7 x 5. Museums are a great date place. I'm sure her feet were hot! What do they call those boots?
Send that to Bob
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8
Sweet Sight
Oil, Panel, 6 x 6. While visiting a museum, I came around a corner and found this sweet scene. The young guy didn't seem to notice anything but his girlfriend.
Art in the Round
Oil, Panel, 6 x 6. A figure painting within an art museum. A colorful setting, a busy place.
Admiration
Oil, 8 x 8
Lily Gazing
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6. It's been 2 years since the Monet exhibit was at the St. Louis Art Museum. And again, I loved people watching as they took in all the beauty and history around them.
Where's the Ladies Room?
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8 x 3/4". This lady was in a hurry! And I sooooo understand.
Just Waiting
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. This was done for Daily Paintworks Weekly Challenge. I will use it at a later date as reference for a larger painting.
Chillin at LaQuinta
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Just watched a Karin Jurick video where she painted on a black canvas so I thought I'd give it a whirl. Not that I could ever paint like she does, but what the heck! When I did pastels I painted on al…
Sleeping on a Bench 2
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6 x 1. This is from the Daily Paintworks.com weekly challenge. A photo was provided however, in my mind it called for a very horizontal format, so I opted for two 6 X 6 canvases.
Sleeping on a Bench 1
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6 x 1. This is from the Daily Paintworks.com weekly challenge. A photo was provided but it looks like the girls face was photoshopped out. So I blocked in a generic female face.
the Monologue
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8
Lunch at the Mall
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Little girls love lunch at a diner with Mom or Auntie. It's about memories, isn't it? style="height: 257px; width: 194px; border-width: 0px;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><br />
Ordering
Oil, 6 x 6 x 1". All I know is that I could never be a waitress. This little waitress was very patient.
Chipolte Colors
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. This piece was a study for a future larger painting. The panel was textured with tissue paper for texture. The setting is a fast food restaurant. The workers are behind a glass counter while customers…
Gathering Place
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. This is another piece done for the DailyPaintworks Weekly Challenge. One nice thing about this is that you can still enter after the week has long passed. This was done from a photo provided. However…
Outdoor Cafe Chat
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. This is a little piece done from reference found on a walk around the block on a day I worked at the Co-op gallery I belong to. The differences in these two friends is what I thought was interesting.
Most Noticed
Oil, 7 x 5
Lunch at Arnolds
Oil, Panel, 7 x 5. Diners, Dives & Drive-ins recommended Arnolds and we loved it. Cafeteria style and service with a smile. Great home cooked food too!
With a Smile
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6 x 1. Service with a smile (and ice-cold Bud Light) = great tips! Sorry. This painting is temporarily unavailable. If you're interested, just email me and I'll give you the scoop.
A Working Discussion
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Waiter and busboy discussion. The waiter giving advice, the busboy not quite willing to take it. This is a textural piece, done with palette knife as well as brush, in a limited palette of warm colors.
Checking In
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8
Another Wait
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Yet another doctor's waiting room.
Beach Cool and Overcast
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6 x 1.5" gallery wrapped canvas. This girl must have had a great book. It was chilly and very close out that day but she was determined to stay out. Part of a series of small "beachy paintings" from a r…
First Beach Walk
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6 x 1.5" gallery wrapped canvas. Young mother walking on the beach with her toddler. Great color and reflections. Part of a series of small "beachy paintings" from a recent vacation. Sorry, this origina…
Yellow Bikini Girl on Beach
Oil, Canvas, 5 x 7. I think this young lady was deciding whether or not to get back into the salty water. Part of a series of small "beachy paintings" from a recent vacation. Colorful oil painting of figures on the beac…
Resale Lady (study)
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. This dressed to kill, no nonsense, older lady was working hard at her job. She was working so intently she didn't even notice that there were customers in her store. This piece was a study for a large…
Singin' the Blues
Pastel, 8 x 8. This was the study done for the larger piece also shown. What a talent she is.
Beautiful Antiques
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8 x .75. We were our at the opening of our friend Fraser Leonard's art gallery in New Melle, MO. It was a lovely afternoon. There was a pretty wine garden and very cool, old, quaint converted church. We…
Colorful Life
Oil, 8 x 8. Thick chunky oil paint applied with a palette knife enliven the surface of this beautiful face.
Classy Couple
Oil, 8 x 8
For Me?
Oil, 8 x 8
No. I Don't Wanna Go
Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 (11.25 X 11.25 framed). Sitting at a stop light, I saw this young man in this losing situation with his little dog. So I quickly pulled out my trusty little camera and snapped the scene before moving o…
Casual Pose
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6. Day 21 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge: This piece is taken from a charcoal sketch done in a modeling session last year.
Cantaloupe on Fruit Plate
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. Looks like someone is waiting for the coffee to finish brewing but the cantaloupe is nice and juicy. Sorry, this painting is SOLD, but prints are available.
Blue China and Orange
Sorry, original sold. Prints available. See below., 8 x 8. Okay, this is my Day 5 painting (on day six). Don't tell anybody!
Teatime for Lefty
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. Sorry, this painting has been SOLD. It is no longer available but prints may be purchased. March 2020, this painting won the Fab 15% in the Bold Brush painting Contest. As I set a cup of coffee in fr…
Two Cups of Apple
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Day 10: Well now I have tons of vases, fruit, flowers, china, silver, etc. all over my studio. Sorry, this piece has been SOLD.
Two Cups, One Apple
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Sorry, this original painting has been SOLD. However, prints will be available soon. Please contact the artist.
Tiny Teacup
Pastel, Panel, 8 x 8. This is a beautifully fresh little still life done in a very painterly manner. A friend called this piece "a charmer".
Lipton Blackberry Tea
Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 (11.25 X 11.25 framed). Last week, before my grand daughter went back to school, she spent the afternoon with me. We went out for lunch (I always feed her first) and then to a huge antique mall. We bou…
Stafford Rose
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. This original painting is SOLD however you may purchase prints in many forms through FineArtAmerica. Highlight, copy and paste the link below:
Blue on Blue
Nicely Framed Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8 (13.25 X 13.25 framed) x Framed. Day 5 of the #30 day Painting Challenge. For some reason I really like to paint china. Not sure why. Maybe it's the reflections. Sorry, this original pai…
Who Loves Roses?
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. A delightful little still life painting. 8 X 8 Original oil painting by Linda Smith of a small green fluted teacup with floral design. Set off by placement of a single pink rose.
Two Cups of Apple
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. This is a beautiful little piece painted for a 30 Day Painting Challenge that the artist participated in. She set up her still life atop a framed mirror to make for the beautiful reflection. The anti…
Almost
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. Sorry this original painting has been SOLD.
Little Fat Lemons
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. A delightfully simple little still life painting. 8 X 8 Original oil painting by Linda Smith of lemons in an Asian inspired blue china bowl. Sorry, this original painting is SOLD. However prints are…
Asters Teacup
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. Sorry this original painting has been sold. Prints are available at fineartamerica.com. 8 X 8 Original oil painting by Linda Smith depicts a delightfull teacup with floral design of Asters. Set off i…
Lemon for your Tea?
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. This is a pretty little teacup that my sister gave me, probably 20 years ago. She will know for sure. She remembers things like that. How long ago was it Carolyn? I've painted it before…
Citrus and Teacup
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Sorry, original painting is SOLD.
Yellow Roses, Green Apple
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. A teacup and saucer from Grandma's china. Roses and apples from a favorite market. A little vase kept way in the back of the pantry. Put them together, put them in a warm light and with a little paint…
Green Tea and Red Rose
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. While perusing resale shops with a friend last month I came across this little cup and saucer. I really thought that phase was over... Oh well! But really wouldn't this be a great gift?…
Please Polish Me
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Pulled out my grandmother's silver to use in this painting and realized it's looking pretty nasty. It all needs to be polished before the holidays. Maybe I can get my grandkids to do it.
Tea for Two?
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Day 14 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge Can't remember where I picked up this old china. It was packed away in a box of great still life props. I must have bought it at a flea market or…
Olga's China
Nicely Framed Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6. Sorry, this painting has SOLD. But prints are available at the link above. Day #1 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days, A little 6 X 6 painting of antique sugar and creamer set. When my husband a…
Slices of Life
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. I think this is Day 27. All I know is that I'm painting every day. Am I completing one every day? Not necessarily.
Really Stacked
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Day 17 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge. Simple and subdued yet colorful is what I was going for here. Sorry the original painting is SOLD. Click HERE to purchase a print.
Bowl, Mug and Orange
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6. Sorry, this original piece is not available.
Compliments
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8
Humbled Pears
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Day 7 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge This was harder than it looked. I spent my entire Sunday agonizing over this stupid fruit. That's okay. My husband is at the Rams football game. So…
Wedged on Blue
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. Sorry, the original has been SOLD.
Very Berry 2
Oil, Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 6 x 6 (11.25 X 11.25 framed). This colorful and painterly little piece is perfect for that special little spot in your kitchen or dining room.
Fruit Shadows and Reflections
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Sorry, original is SOLD.
Very Berry
Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 (11.25 X 11.25 framed). Beautiful little oil painting of strawberries and blueberries on a pretty plate. Perfect for your kitchen or dining room. Sorry, this original painting is SOLD.
Violet and Lemon
Oil, 6 x 6. Sorry, this original painting has been SOLD. Years ago, for my daughter's wedding, we painted something like 50 flower pots white and planted ivy in them to decorate with. I still have some of those pots. I…
Juicey
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 (13.25 X 13.25 framed). Sorry, this original painting is SOLD.
Juicy Orange
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. This juicy little piece of work was done by Linda Smith as part of a 30 Day Painting Challenge that she participated in. The challenge was in January and the Midwest, where the artist lives, was in th…
Sunny and Orange Today
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. SORRY this painting is SOLD.
Ketchup on Mustard
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 (13.25 X 13.25 framed). What can I say? We've been basically snowed in here in St. Louis since the first week of January. At first it was great, then about the 20th of January, I lost my muse. Well act…
Mustard on Ketchup
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. Sorry, this original painting is SOLD.
Mayo on Veggie
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. Sorry, this original painting is SOLD.
Boy Scout Colors, Blue and Gold
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8
Silver Colors
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8
Friday Night Special
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Sorry, this original painting is SOLD.
Laney's Collection
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. My grandaughter has the biggest collection of nail polish I've ever seen. I borrowed a few to use in the 30 Day Painting Challenge.
Pretty and Pink
Oil, - x -. Fine Art America offers affordable prints in a variety of sizes and surfaces. They will even mat and/or frame it for you too. Think pink and black, think little black dress, think pearls and cologne, think l…
Choices
Oil, 8 x 8. This colorful oil painting is executed in a loose manner characteristic of the artist. It depicts bright tubes of lipstick in pink, orange and red on a black background.
Shelly
Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 (11.25 X 11.25 with included frame). Sorry, this original painting has been SOLD. I scanned my house today for something to paint and came across some seashells in the guest room. I have seen beautiful…
Hangin' on the Edge
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Day 3 Besides painting every day, an additional challenge for myself is to do still life paintings from life, not from photos. But I really need to start on these earlier in the evening…
Big Pink Peony
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. This original oil still life painting is a textural and colorful interpretation of peony.
Old and Tarnished
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. This original painting is sold. However prints are available at Fine Art America.
Old and Pink
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Day 20 of the Daily Painting Challenge. This is an old vase that's been around my house for over 40 years and I love it. The pink flower just settled into the waviness of it and begged t…
Hydrangeas
Nicely Framed Oil, Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 6 x 6 (11.25 X 11.25 framed). Day 3 of the 30 Day Painting Challenge. Hydrangeas in a blue mason jar, I thought this would be a great idea for a simple painting. Well, it'll be…
Silver and Mason Jar Floral
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6 (11.25 X 11.25 framed)
Pot Repurposed
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Day 8: This is an old tarnished silver teapot, formal in it's day but now repurposed as a vase for my beautiful hydrangeas.
Upsy Daisies
Oil, Canvas, 8 x 8. Delightfully colorful impasto oil painting in contemporary black frame. Sorry, this painting is no longer available.
Bouquet in Blue
Oil, 8 x 8. With gorgeous dark wood frame with silver accents. A blue mason jar holds a small bouquet of white, yet quite colorful flowers. Sorry, this original painting is SOLD.
Too Pooped to Poppy!
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Have you ever seen a real poppy? They're all gangly and won't stand up, hence the title
Fighting for Attention
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. Day #1 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge
Floral Balls
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 6 x 6 (11.25 X 11.25 framed). In this painting there is a Ball jar and there is architectural ball, however the star of the show is the large cream colored flower.
Red Bird and Snowman
Nicely Framed Oil, Panel, 8 x 8 x Framed. I've been doing a few doggy portraits this week but thanks to radio stations acting like it's Dec 20th, I'm getting in the holiday mood. In fact I've been trying to talk my husb…
Holiday Scene
Oil, Panel, 6 x 6
Oscar
Oil, 8 x 8. Oscar is the cutest ugly little dog I know. I'd like to keep him once in a while but he wants to poop in my house. That's a deal breaker!
Cricket
Oil, 8 x 8. Cricket is soft and sweet and loves to eat worms.
Farewell Seamus
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. A couple of weeks ago, on Saturday, I was at Green Door Art Gallery in Kirkwood for Cookie Day. The gallery was bustling. With many onlookers, and as as others waited in line for their turn, Henryk Pt…
Samson
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6 x 1.5
Dog Portrait, Murray
Oil, Canvas, 6 x 6
Hello Kitty
Oil, Panel, 8 x 8. This piece was done from a photo and is in the "Daily Paintworks Challenge" online. http://www.dailypaintworks.com/outofpopup/b3fe9888-d58e-46c3-b55a-b645b9bff582