British artist Norman Smith was born in 1949. He studied Art and Design in Bristol

After an initial career in teaching Norman Smith became a full time artist in 1987. Norman's art work is predominantly pastel, a medium which is suited to the use of strong and gentle colour to depict the changing moods of the landscape. Norman's technique is to apply solid patches of pure colour in thick layers that create a heavy textured effect, treating this medium much like oil paint.

Coastal and marine subjects are favourites of Norman Smith. He is attracted to the different challenges and tremendous variety of colour and constant movement. Recently Norman Smith has reassessed his approach by concentrating on new and restricted palettes, together with an attempt to develop a stronger more vibrant image. This has led to the greater use of oils as a medium to further this approach.

Paintings from Norman Smith are available at the Red Rag Art Gallery in Bath.

In addition to Red Rag Modern Art Gallery Norman Smith has exhibited at many other leading British Modern Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Norman Smith artist studio and like all Red Rag Modern art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Modern Art: Norman Smith at Red Rag Gallery in Bath