Lucy C Smith (The Artist)

About

I am a self-employed fine artist and illustrator living in the rolling hills of Derbyshire. In 2017, I graduated from Loughborough University School of Art with a First-class BA Hons degree in Fine Art. Since graduating, I began a creative career as a full-time Fine artist and illustrator.

Fine Art

I work primarily in mediums — acrylic and pencil. I thrive off minute detail, as evident in my realistic and representative works. My fine art subjects span widely from portraiture to classic vehicles to landscapes.

Illustration

In my illustrations, I work with traditional mediums — ink and watercolour. I produce colour and black and white illustrations aimed at picture book and young reader audiences. I relish the chance to infuse comical details into my illustrations.

Awards &

Recognitions

  • Highly Commended Enterprise Office Award given by the Loughborough University School of Arts (Final Degree Show Exhibition)

  • The Vintage Spirit Magazine noted my artistic accomplishments and abilities in a 4-page editorial spread.

  • I had been asked to exhibit and sell at the CMC25 Event

  • My portrait 'The Paleontologist' was pre-selected by the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in 2019.

  • I auctioned my painting 'Captain Tom' with 100% proceeds to the NHS Charities Together which reached £1,000.

  • The Society of Women Artists selected my artwork 'A Moroccan Tuareg' for their 162nd SWA Exhibition 2023 in the Mall Galleries, London.

  • First Prize was granted for my artwork 'A Moroccan Tuareg' at the Dame Catherine Exhibition 2023

  • I created a prize draw for my original painting of a 'Saharan man', which raised £710 for the British Red Cross in Morocco in the wake of a devastating earthquake.

  • My artwork 'Bill Benn' was awarded Highly Commended by 'The Artist' in the 'TALP' competition 2024

  • My artwork 'Bill Benn' was awarded 'The Artists People's Choice Award' in the TALP 2024

  • The TR Register Shropshire Group commissioned and awarded a commissioned painting of a TR3A to their long-standing treasurer. It was made a feature in their magazine ‘TR Action’.