graphite sketch on paper; 16×12” (F)
“Proverbs 18:21, taken from the verse in the Bible, this piece reflects that human beings, common men and women have the ability to declare peace or war. War can be stopped with a word. We have power over life and death with an intentional action of our tongues.”
ARTIST BIO: Originally from southeastern Ohio, TJ Smith calls Cincinnati home. She is a self-taught artist artist and owner of Ethos Art Collective, a community art gallery. Her work focuses primarily on brightly colored abstract paintings or black & white sketches, delving into the human condition, spirituality and fantasy. TJ‘s work has been selected for exhibition at the Clifton Art Center‘s Golden Ticket show, Sharonville Art Center, and ADC Gallery. She is a member of the Kennedy Heights Art Center.