Cora Smith

Cora Smith is a self-taught artist, originally from Chicago, Illinois.  Her love of art developed when she was young by pouring over large books that contained the works of the old masters, as well as the images of early american artists.  She has been drawing as long as she can remember.  She began doing commissioned portraits in 1988 and continued to pursue her love of art after moving to Pennsylvania in 1991.  Over the years, the need to promote art in the rural areas of PA became evident.  In 2004, with the love and support of family and friends, she opened a studio/gallery called The Kyrie Gallery in the town of Mahaffey, PA, where she lives with her husband, Bruce.  She has three children: Sara (Gary), Kyle (Christy) and Sophia and two grandsons, Ethan and Aaron.

Untitled Cat
Oil on Canvas
$300.00

Cats, cats, cats.  A popular subject, but a crowd favorite! This particular cat looks as though it was posing just for Cora to paint.  The smooth brush strokes used, combined with the realistic subdued colors in this cats fur makes her come to life. The fluidity from this cats body to limbs, as well as her muscles to her plumper parts somehow creates an endearing and lovable quality towards this painting.  It may just make you want to go and scoop this adorable cat right up, out of the painting and into your arms.

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