THE RUSSELL SMITH GALLERY

All Artwork here is Copyrighted "©"by Russell Smith

Born and raised in North Augusta, SC, Russell’s love of drawing was evident at a young age. As a child he could usually be found sketching pictures of Snoopy, Garfield, or some type of airplane rather than doing his schoolwork. Later majoring in art at Augusta State University, Russell began studying the rudiments of drawing and painting and the aesthetic concepts involved in expressing ideas through images. After graduation he spent nine years working in the prepress industry while creating and selling his artwork on the side. Finally, in 2001, he realized his dream of becoming a full time artist.

Over the past few years Russell has self published numerous limited and open edition prints. Although his images span the entire history of aviation, it becomes quickly obvious to those viewing his work that his main interest is World War 1 aviation. Focusing almost entirely on that time period, he is quickly establishing himself as one of the leading World War 1 aviation artists in the world. His work can be seen in many collections, both public and private, around the world and has been recognized by several international publications including Aviation History, Flight Journal, Windsock Datafiles, Cross and Cockade and the Italian publication JP4. Most recently, six of Russell's original paintings were aquired by the New Zealand Museum of Aviation to go on permanent display there when the museum opens in August of 2005. In addition, Russell’s work has been included in many national and international exhibitions including the Icarus Art of Flight Exhibition, the Simuflite/Flying Magazine Horizons of Flight Art Exhibition, and the American Society of Aviation Artists Annual Exhibition.

Russell has been the recipient of several awards and honors including a Merit Award in 2005 American Society of Aviation Artist Exhibition and an Honorable Mention in the Experimental Aircraft Association
1999 Art Exhibition. Russell is also a member of Cross and Cockade and the League of World War 1 Aviation Historians, as well as an Artist Member of the American Society of Aviation Artists. 

 Visit His Site At: RussellSmithart.com

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Bring It Around  ©

Bringing The Guns To Bear  ©

Last Dance of the Hussar ©

Feeding On The Legend ©

Fokker F.1 ©

Werner Voss ©

Wolff's Requiem©

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