Harold D. Smith, Jr.

Harold D. Smith, Jr. is an educator from Kansas City who is also an active artist. Mr. Smith draws inspiration from the Kansas City music scene, especially Jazz and Blues. By using vivid, vibrant colors, jagged edges and sharp angles, Mr. Smith captures the deeply soulful feeling in blues and the “hot” frenetic pace of jazz. Each artist is portrayed in his/her own unique way preserving the tradition of the soloist as well as recognizing the place of the ensemble.

Vibrant Trumpet

Artist: Harold D. Smith, Jr. Medium: Acrylic and Oil Size: 30 X 22