Abstract association, recognizable form, and two-dimensional flat shapes and color with outline characterize the paintings of Francis X. Smith. Smith’s style is contemporary and highly individual. He utilizes both geometric and free-form shapes, often combining both in a single work.
Signature Artist Status*
- Baltimore Watercolor Society (BWS)
- Pennsylvania Water Color Society (PWS)
- Alabama Watercolor Society (AWS)
*Signature status is awarded based on acceptance to 3 or more international shows within a 10-year period.
Included in Major Exhibitions
- Watercolor Society of Alabama, National Juried Exhibition (2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017)
- Philadelphia Water Color Society, Annual Juried Exhibition (2013)
- American Water Color Society, Annual Juried Exhibition (2013)
- Baltimore Water Color Society, Annual Juried Exhibition (2013)
- Pennsylvania Water Color Society, Annual Juried Exhibition (2009, 2010 and 2011)
- Alabama Water Color Society, National Juried Exhibition (2011, 2012 and 2013)
- Ellarslie Open 27th, 28th and 29th, Annual Juried Exhibition (2009, 2010 and 2011)
- Red River North Dakota Water Color Society, National Juried Exhibition (2011)
- Aquarius National Juried Exhibition (2010)
- Northeast Watercolor Society, 34th Annual International Juried Exhibition (2010, 2011 and 2012)
- West Windsor Arts Council, Juried Exhibition (2010)
- National Watercolor Society, 85th Annual Exhibition (2005)
- Woodmere Art Museum Member Exhibition
- Bianco Gallery, Juried Exhibition, Bucks County, PA
- Grail Gallery Exhibition
- Marymount College, Union Carbide Jured Exhibition, New York
- Hussian School of Art Facility Exhibition
- Palm Beach Exhibition
Solo Exhibitions
- Two solo exhibitions in 1990s (self-promoted)
Awards Received
- Ellarsie Open 27th and 28th Annual Jured Exhibitions
- Farnsworth Gallery Award (2009)
- Best in Show for Digital Art (2009, 2010 and 2011)
- Marymount College, Union Carbide (Blue and Red Ribbons)
- Palm Beach Exhibition (Red Ribbon)
- American Corporate Identity 6. Gold Award of Excellence for Logo Design
- Indy Award of Merit for Newsletter Design
- Simpson Award of Excellence for Design
- Strathmore Graphics Gallery Silver Award of Excellence for Design and Paper
- Neo Gold and Silver Awards of Excellence for Design
Schools Attended
- Attended, Philadelphia College of Art (formerly Industrial School of Art, Philadelphia Museum School; now University of the Arts), Philadelphia PA, Illustration Major
- University of the Arts, Philadelphia PA, Computer Graphics: Illustrator, Photo Shop, Quark
Teaching Positions
- Full-time Positions
- Instructor in Art, Holy Family College (now Holy Family University), Philadelphia PA (1968-1984)
- Part-time Positions
- Instructor in Art, LaSalle University, Philadelphia PA
- Instructor in Art, Hussian School of Art, Philadelphia PA
- Instructor in Art, St. Charles Seminary, Philadelphia PA
- Instructor in Art, Holy Child Academy, Rosemount PA