Dwight Smith

Birthday Cake, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
An arrangement of baking essentials rests on a wooden table, illuminated by the interplay of light and shadow, which highlights the diverse shapes and textures of the ingredients. Bright candles on the left draw the eye toward the pearly white flour, creamy milk, a cracked egg, and its vibrant yolk. The scene invites the viewer to envision the finished cake, leaving its final form to their imagination.

About the Artist
Artist Dwight Smith creates realistic watercolor paintings with narratives that evoke a familiar and comforting sense of kitsch and Americana. His works often feature everyday items portrayed with a playful and humorous twist, characterized by a strong graphic style that lends them a pop art feel. Through skillful manipulation of scale and composition, Dwight brings out a sense of the absurd, ultimately aiming to bring a smile to the viewer's face. Drawing strength from his faith allows him to see art in ordinary objects. "It has kept me going and has been my inspiration," says Dwight. He works in a small yet tidy studio, where he brings his artistic visions to life on his desk, illuminated by the bright glow of lamps. Outside of painting, Dwight enjoys biking, hiking, and spending quality time with his wife.

Words that describe this painting: dessert, culinary, cake, baking, eggs, flour, milk, candle, kitchen, paper, glass, food, still life, cuisine, realism, watercolor painting, grey

Birthday Cake
Dwight Smith
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
9 in. h x 12 in. w
0 lbs. 2 oz.