Norman Smith
This feature exhibition brings together a focused selection of works by Norman Smith PS, a painter celebrated for his atmospheric landscapes and expressive use of colour.
Working primarily in pastel and oil, Norman captures the shifting moods of the natural world. From coastal light and open skies to quiet, fleeting moments in the countryside. His distinctive handling of colour and texture creates works that are both richly atmospheric and deeply observed.
This presentation offers an opportunity to enjoy a more intimate insight into his practice, highlighting the sensitivity and energy that define his ongoing exploration of landscape painting.
Born in 1949 and brought up in Berkshire, Norman Smith studied Art and Design in Bristol before completing a teaching qualification. After travelling overland with his wife Iona to India, the Far East and Australia—where he taught for three years—he returned to England and later became a full-time painter in 1987.
Now based in Oxfordshire with a studio on the edge of the Downs, Norman works primarily in pastel, building rich, layered surfaces of pure colour to capture the shifting moods of the landscape. Coastal and marine subjects are a particular focus, offering movement, light and constant variation. More recently, he has also worked in oils, exploring a more vibrant and focused use of colour.
He is a member of the Pastel Society and a regular exhibitor at the Mall Galleries in London.
