Whispers in Rouge

by Smiffy

"Whispers in Rouge"

This artwork is a vibrant portrait of a woman with her head tilted back and her eyes closed, conveying a sense of intense emotion or ecstasy. Her curly hair is voluminous and spread out in dynamic, flowing shapes, rendered in a blend of deep black and red hues that contrast sharply against the bright red background. The woman's skin tones are depicted in a stylised manner using shades of pale cream, beige and light grey, creating a strong contrast with the bold red of her lips, which are partly open. This work evokes passion and intensity through its dramatic use of colours and form.

Artist’s Statement

My name is Roger Smith, and I am a part-time artist based in the outskirts of South London.

I left school at fifteen with qualifications in graphic art. In the mid-1980's I started working for Black Edgington Flags. Designing, printing hand painting flags for H.M.Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and other members of the Royal family. I worked on the designs, printed the 1986 Grand Prix flags, also hand painting Masonic banners amongst others.

This rekindled my love of art, and I started to teach myself to paint.

When my children were young, I built them a small art studio at the end of the garden.

My eldest son died mid-2017, and this made it very hard to get back into the studio, as this is where we spent a lot of time together.

I now use the time in the studio as an escape from reality and decided to take my art a little more serious. Painting under the name 'Smiffy', I hope to expand knowledge and creative expertise across all endeavours. I am committed to providing clients with the best possible experience through artistic expression.