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Claudia Smith

Nature's Sculptures

Artist Statement: I have never doubted my call to be an artist. There was no searching involved, no uncertainty. As far back as I can remember, it was as natural as taking my next breath. Holding a pencil or a paintbrush in my hand was simply an extension of myself. The only question was: what do I want to create today? I guess that could be considered "seeking" in the context of this current Call to Artists.

This continued throughout my growing-up years in Michigan; my obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree, and to teaching high school art classes in Maryland. My revelation came several years later upon moving to Arizona. That’s where my enchantment and love affair with rocks began. It’s where I would hold a small, fossilized rock in my hand—a former living creature—and the knowledge of its age and history could bring tears. It’s where glorious canyons and majestic peaks took my breath away. It’s where the breadth of God’s majesty captured my soul.

With this epiphany, I began writing accompanying poetry with my paintings. By acknowledging this additional passion, and freely expressing my soul felt thoughts without fear, I reinforced my call as an artist, and embraced the Oneness of it all.