Smokey is self-taught, completed North light Art School and has 80+ art credits
from Alaska and Idaho universities. She was certified by Bill
Alexander in the wet-on-wet technique of oils, Brenda Harris certified in
acrylics, holds a certification by Andre Art, Koh-i-Noor, and Col Art.
Smokey is a T.E.A.M member in good standing.
Smokey provides
instruction to children and "young-at-heart," in traditional and
water-based oils, Genesis, acrylic, mixed medium, watercolor, colored
pencil, right brain drawing, metal repose and glass painting. She retired
from commercial crabbing and fishing. She is still inspired by
her SE Alaska island surroundings.
Smokey specializes in seascapes
and Alaskan wildlife, still life and portraits. Instruction packets and
original artworks available, commissioned works accepted.