HIKING AND EXPLORING NEW IDEAS
My art captures the beauty of nature, showcasing texture, light, and movement through graphite drawings of surreal clouds and landscapes, inviting viewers to appreciate the tranquility of the natural world.
Art Inspired by Nature
Capturing Light and Texture
Through my work, I aim to transport viewers to serene environments, encouraging them to pause and reflect on the beauty surrounding us, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world.
Artistic Journey
In my artistic journey, I have adopted a unique approach to drawing that sets my work apart. Utilizing tools typically reserved for other purposes, I incorporate sandpaper to create texture that brings depth to my pieces. To craft atmospheric effects and clouds, I rely on erasers and graphite powder, allowing me to achieve a delicate balance. Color pencils offer the subtleties needed to convey the nuance of my subjects, while charcoal sticks and powder add significant structure and intensity. Liquid charcoal further enhances my drawings, contributing fluidity and richness to the overall composition. Finally, the precision of pencils ties together the various elements, ensuring a cohesive and captivating visual narrative in each artwork I create.
ARTIST BIO
Bobby Goldsmith, is a self-taught, photorealistic artist who was born in Oklahoma and now lives on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Using the medium of graphite and pencil, his subjects are usually derived from his own photographs. He exhibits his work at art shows and fairs throughout the South where they have received many accolades. While most of his subjects deal with nature, he also does an occasional portrait for a change of pace.
SURFACE AND FRAME
Original artworks are drawn on prepared primed panels using my own specially formulated primer. My frames are custom made by me. They are constructed of wood and are made to have the appearance of raw steel.
2013 Excellence in Drawing Ocean Springs Fall Show
2014 Excellence in Drawing Singing River Spring Show
2014 Best of Show Orange Beach Ala. Festival Of Arts
2014 Best Of Show Fair Hope Fall Festival Of Arts
2015 2nd place art in The Pass Spring Show
2016 Best of Show Orange Beach Ala. Festival of Arts
2016 Award of Distinction Gulfshores Ala. Shrimp Festival
2016 Award of Distinction Anna Maria Island ,Winterfest
2017 Award of Distinction Fairhope, Ala. Art Festival
2017 Best Of Show Art in The Pass , Pass Christian, ms
2017 Award of Merit , Greater Gulf Coast Arts Festival
2017 Honorable Mention , Deland Fall Festival of Arts
2017 Best Of Show Chastain Park , Atlanta Ga
2018 Second Place drawing Beaux arts Festival , Miami
2018 Judges Choice Tallahassee ,Fl
2018 Best Of Show Drawing Category Uptown Minneapolis ,Mn
2019 Award of Merit Gasparilla Arts festival Tampa Fl.
2022 WINTER PARK FLORIDA AWARD OF MERIT
2023 MAINSTREET ARTS FESTIVAL AWARD OF MERIT
2023 ORANGE BEACH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS BEST IN SHOW
2024 BEAUX ARTS FESTIVAL 1ST PLACE GRAPHICS AND DRAWING
AWARDS AND HONORS
2025 BEAUX ARTS FESTIVAL BEST OF SHOW
2025 coconut grove arts festival gold award
2025 FORTWORTH MAINSTREET ART FESTIVAL AWARD OF MERIT
2025 art on the square ,southlake tx award of distinction
2025 SHOW SCHEDULE
January
18-19 Beaux Art Festival, Miami FL
25-27 Beth-El, St. Petersburg FL
February
15-17 Coconut Grove Art Festival, Coconut Grove, FL- booth 234
March
1-2 Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Tampa, FL-booth 106
21-23 Winter Park Sidewalk show, Winter Park, FL-booth 181
April
10-13 Fort Worth Main St, Fort Worth, TX -booth 803
25-27 Art in the Square, Southlake TX
May
9-11 Artisphere, Greenville, SC Booth
Jun
6-8 Columbus Arts Festival, Columbus OH
July
12-13 ART ON THE SQUARE MADISON MADISON WISCONSIN
17-19 Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, “The Original”, Ann Arbor MI
August
September
5-7 TBA
October
4-5 OCCASSION OF THE ARTS ,WILLAIMSBURG ,VA
December
Studio Time
Check back for new show additions as they are scheduled.
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