About the Artist

Libby Smart was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina where she found a  love for the paint brush at an early age. Taking inspiration from her mother, Libby went on to major in Interior Design at Converse College. Using her talents, she ran a successful decorative painting business for twelve years before having her two sons.

Wanting to focus on fine art, Libby spent five years studying under artist Andy Braitman and taking numerous workshops with renowned artist in the US and abroad. After 25 plus years, Libby's painting are well known for her brushwork and use of color. She draws inspiration by the landscapes she loves to be in, like coastal waterfronts at her beach house or peaceful mountain trails. Libby is always pushing her creative boundary with her abstract art.

Libby's unique works have been spotlighted in many publications including Charlotte Home Design, Charlotte Women, and Stroll Debordieu Colony magazine. She was the featured artist for the 2017 Beaufort Food and Wine Festival. Her art work is so beloved that she is consistently one of the top selling artist on Art.com.

Her works can be found in several galleries and home stores across the southeast. Libby is available to work with decorators as well as accepting commissions directly. You can keep up with her latest works on Instagram @libby.smart or she has available works right here on her website!