2026
Artist Comments
A weathered wooden boathouse rests quietly above calm, gray water. A bright green bicycle leans against its side, hinting at the presence of someone who has stepped away toward the horizon. Muted skies and gentle water washes create a serene stillness, while the warm red boards and vivid bicycle bring subtle life and narrative to the scene.
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: coast, boathouse, fishing, nostalgia, bicycle, port, wharf, pier, water, ocean, sea, architecture, realism, watercolor painting, red
Gone Fishing
Dwight Smith
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2026
9 in. h x 12 in. w
0 lbs. 6 oz.
For the Prodigal, Original Painting
By Dwight Smith
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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Watercolor
Moved Out, Original Painting
By Vic Roschkov
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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Watercolor
Biscuit Before Harvest, Original Painting
By Dwight Smith
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A white farmhouse sits quietly beneath a gray sky, its brick chimneys contrasting against the muted backdrop. A red tractor rests in the golden field. Artist ...
Watercolor
and the Word was, Original Painting
By Dwight Smith
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A still life rendered in a realist tradition using watercolor. The bowls sit beside each other, with a curled purple ribbon bridging the gap between the rusti...
Watercolor
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By Vic Roschkov
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In this evocative watercolor painting, artist Vic Roschkov captures the quiet resilience of a coastal sanctuary. Bathed in the crisp light of a northern afterno...
Watercolor
Early Morning Witness, Original Painting
By Dwight Smith
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
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Watercolor
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Located in Yardley, PA
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Watercolor
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By Michael Kotasek
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Awards 2013 Loring W. Coleman Award for Watercolor/ Allied Artists of America, 100th Annual Exhibition at the National Arts Club 2011 Mary Bryan Memorial Medal / Allied Artis...
Watercolor
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By Ralph Ledesma
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Paper, Watercolor
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Located in Burlingame, CA
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Watercolor
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By Tom Rost
Located in Milwaukee, WI
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Watercolor, Gouache, Illustration Board
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By Janet Jennings
Located in Long Island City, NY
Janet Jennings is known for her luminous oil & watercolor paintings. After working for Lawrence Rubin at Knoedler Contemporary Art, Jennings maintained a studio at Waverly Studios in...
Paper, Watercolor
