{"title":"Originals: Italian Signature Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian inspired art and cityscape oils and acrylic paintings\u003cspan\u003e by SMT. One of one, shipped by the artist with letter of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"siena-1-original-painting-18x24","title":"Siena #1 Original Painting 18x24","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by a photo I took in 2011 (available as photographic print), I had been slow to recreate it on canvas  as I had doubts if I could create as compelling and image as the original photo. Further, whether I could generate the same feeling as when I stood on that narrow street, conveying the contrast between dark and light, as well as the scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm glad I cast aside my doubts as I'm really happy with how this piece turned out. Leaving just enough detail to suggest scale and character, this is faithful to the vibe of the city. Over the course of the day as lighting changes, the contrast of light and dark really punches through - even in a darkened room. The sides are painted and could be hung as is or framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is 18\"x24\" (45x60cm), 1.5\" deep, acrylic on canvas. Signed lower right. 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The sides are painted and could be hung as is or framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe piece is 18\"x24\" (45x60cm), .75\" deep, acrylic on canvas. Signed lower right. Ready to hang. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePainting will be packed by artist and shipped free to customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMT Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342272581909,"sku":"smt_og_acr_1824_mercado","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/0048\/6421\/files\/S_OG_Mercado.jpg?v=1694899940"},{"product_id":"evening-summit-original-painting-30x40","title":"\"Aperitivo\" Original Painting 30x40","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a bit of an odd one for me. While I did have an idea when I sat down to paint, I had not done any prep work. No sketch, no reference at all to guide me along the way. I rough sketched an outline on the canvas and then went to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was also a departure in the style of the work. I had been doing a bit of realism leading up to this, but wanted to return to abstracts - but not too abstract. Experimenting with brushwork, this was not within my comfort zone, but once committed to it I really enjoyed painting in this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is 30\"x40\" (76x102cm), 1.5\" (4cm) deep, acrylic on canvas, painted sides. Signed lower right. Not ready to hang. Painting will be packed by artist and shipped free to customer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"smt art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46495006720277,"sku":"smt_og_acr_3040_evesumm","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/0048\/6421\/files\/EveningSummit_sm.png?v=1695860391"},{"product_id":"vicoli-1-original-painting-24x36","title":"\"Vicoli #1\" Original Painting 24x36","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the old towns of Italy, alleys (vicoli) wind through the ancient buildings with barely enough room for a small car to fit and sometimes not even that. I love exploring these streets, as much for the feeling of history, but also how the life of the city echoes off the high walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting is inspired by a photo I took in Florence in 2024. I had been to the city a few times over the years and thought it had already given up all its secrets. I was surprised then when I discovered an alley right off Piazza Signoria I had never been down. Just a short way down, I came across this even smaller alley that made for a great photo, but was destined for the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is 24\"w x 36\"h (61x91cm), 1.5\" (4cm) deep, acrylic on canvas, sides painted. Signed lower right canvas side. Not ready to hang. Painting will be packed by artist and shipped free to customer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"smt art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48938983686421,"sku":"smt_og_acr_2436_vic1","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/0048\/6421\/files\/vicoli1.png?v=1747143349"},{"product_id":"la-bella-vita-original-painting-8x10","title":"\"La Bella Vita\" Original Painting 8x10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Bella Vita was inspired by an Instagram post by an Italian singer that for me, summed up the Roman nightlife. This was one of the first oil paintings I did after two decades working in acrylic and was among the finalists in a juried art competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is oil on canvas board, 8\"x10\" (20x25cm), unframed, not ready to hang. Signed lower right. Painting will be packed by artist and shipped free to customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"smt art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48963241902357,"sku":"smt_og_oil_0810_lbv","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/0048\/6421\/files\/LaBellaVita_r1.png?v=1748353629"},{"product_id":"luce-1-original-acrylic-painting-18x24","title":"\"Luce #1\" Original Acrylic Painting 18x24","description":"\u003cp\u003eI've had a photo in my archives for a number of years and came across it from time to time thinking it would make a great painting. I just came off an oil painting streak and thought I needed to get back into an acrylic piece and that photo turned up again. I started it and worked through a few iterations before thinking I would just switch over to oils. I was almost ready to do that when I took another stab at it and just turned off my brain so it would more naturally evolve. \"Luce\" (Italian for light) is the result - a rougher feel to it which seemed appropriate for the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is 18\"w x 24\"h (46x61cm), 1.5\" (4cm) deep, acrylic on canvas, sides painted. Signed lower right. Not ready to hang. Painting will be packed by artist and shipped free to customer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"smt art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49910646702357,"sku":"smt_og_acr_1824_lu1","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/0048\/6421\/files\/eyJrZXkiOiJwcm9kdWN0cy80ODYwNV91ajloZzR2OWc0djhuNjhpbnVidnRscGwya2pmbDVhY196TTZMNTdQTFJCOG1vMDUxXzEucG5nIiwiZWRpdHMiOnsicmVzaXplIjp7IndpZHRoIjo4MDAsImhlaWdodCI6ODAwLCJmaXQiOiJpbnNpZGU.webp?v=1778079553"},{"product_id":"siena-3-original-oil-painting-8x10","title":"\"Siena #3\" Original Oil Painting 8x10","description":"\u003cp\u003eSiena #3 is the final of a series based on a photot I took in Siena Italy many years ago. This is the first in the series that was done in oil - the other two pieces were done in acrylic. 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I've been back several times and each time a sense of peace settles over me.  I could easily live there and may one day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil then, I've depicted the city in my art, from photographs to paintings. This was one of my first and thus far the only one depicted in oils. It's been reproduced in prints and has been a favorite in the store, but I'm only now offering the original for sale. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Firenze\" is oil on cradled board, 6\"x12\"x1\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"smt art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49911954833685,"sku":"smt_og_oil_612_fir","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/0048\/6421\/files\/SMT_Firenze_og_main.png?v=1778179287"},{"product_id":"violinista-original-oil-painting-8x10","title":"\"Violinista\" Original Oil Painting 8x10","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn my last full day in Florence in 2024, I was just wandering in the streets adjacent to the Duomo and a small crowd had gathered around a street musician. She was wearing Renaissance era dress and playing a lovely tune on her violin. I raised my camera to capture the moment and sensing this, she closed her eyes and turned to me slightly for the perfect shot. It made for a great photo, but I knew this would be an even better small oil painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is 8\"x10\" (20x25cm), .75\" deep, oil on cradled board. Signed lower right. Not ready to hang. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting will be packed by artist and shipped free to customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"smt art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49921098154261,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/0048\/6421\/files\/SMT_violinista_social.jpg?v=1778860427"},{"product_id":"aldo-waiting-original-oil-painting-8x10","title":"\"Aldo Waiting\" Original Oil Painting 8x10","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the things I love about Italy is how people take the time to just sit outside and be. Some socialize while others just watch the world go by. Take any small market in a small town and there will most likely be a few old men sitting on a bench out front chatting with one another or those who pass by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting was inspired by that and started with just a rough sketch. It was a painting that evolved over time, coming back to the easel every few months in between projects. It remains a favorite of mine and \"Aldo\" will likely appear in future pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is 8\"x10\" (20x25cm), .75\" deep, oil on cradled board. Signed lower right. 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