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Sally K. Smith Artist

Burn Rate No. 6 - Drawings

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This minimalist drawing is made with charcoal created from US dollars. The dollars were collected from investors who bought shares in the "Burn Rate Project." The Burn Rate series questions the value of money and art. A copper wire is woven through the paper.

Item Burn Rate No. 6
As seen in Private Residence, Vancouver, WA
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Sally K. Smith Artist
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2020
Oil paint is a partner in my artistic process.

I am a California based artist. I paint landscapes and cityscapes inspired by the world around me. I also am inspired by travel to faraway places and times. Vintage photos and travel-related images often provide inspiration for my paintings. These paintings combine figurative and imaginary elements. I also like to explore pattern and will sometimes make large paintings exploring the variations of a single pattern.

My oil paintings are built up with several layers and I often paint wet into wet. This requires a balance between improvisation and intention. The transparency between layers creates vibration and uncertainty.

I also create charcoal from unique materials such as money, food, documents and plants. These materials have meanings that I can integrate into a drawing or painting. I have developed methods for applying these unconventional charcoals to surfaces. Sometimes I use found objects as templates. Often these relate to the meaning of a piece. These pieces are unique and rich in exploration.