Nicolae- The Equine Art of Nicole Smith
Our Story
Horses have been my passion since I was a young girl. Someone once said I would grow out of them, but I never believed them. I have owned a few, loved many and adore every one I see.
I do believe this is why they are showcased in my art so often. I am trying to collect them all! I want to experience each and every jump, spin, neigh and gallop, and I love sharing them with you!
A lovely horse is always an experience…. It is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words. ~ Beryl Markham
In addition to the horses, I have found many animal friends along the way. Dogs, cats, birds, a few fish, and many more special creatures have graced my canvases with their loyalty, love, wisdom and laughter. At one point I did believe I was going to become a veterinarian as my love for all things furry, feathered and friendly pulled at my heart to help those in need. However, my stomach and emotions couldn’t handle the more technical side of veterinary medicine.
This is why I enjoy helping so many people preserve their memories of their animal companions through my art. Animals are with us for such a short time, yet they leave so many paw prints and hoof prints on our hearts.
In this world that is often so ugly and harsh, I only wish to leave just a bit of beauty and grace behind for those that need it. Sometimes this is through my horses and occasional landscape or critter art; sometimes this is by helping someone remember and preserve those memories of their loved one.
100% Handmade
All of my paintings are created traditionally with water soluble oil paints on stretched cotton canvas.
Original Collectable Artwork
Because my artwork is created using traditional oil paintings methods, the art can easily become family mementos and handed down throughout the generations. The paintings, if displayed properly, will hold their steadfast color for decades to come. Therefore, though memories fade, the art will not.
Giclee Fine Art Prints
My Giclee prints are printed on German rag paper using archival inks and personally signed by me. Many of these fine art prints can be indistinguishable from the original art in both color and attention to detail. They make for wonderful additions to any art collection.
“A horse is the projection of peoples’ dreams about themselves- strong, powerful, beautiful- and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence.”