by Kenna Smith | Aug 8, 2022 | Feature, News
Kenna Smith CHt. has been given the exclusive honour of being the featured artist for August and September 2022 in the popular publication Compass Magazine!
The paper has a focus on the Arts and wellness and highlights local artists with a flair for boldness, a unique style, love of the west coast and a first nations influence. Mrs. Smith certainly ticks these boxes with gusto!
Make sure to pick up your copy of the Compass Magazine at locations all over Vancouver Island and the Mainland or you can read it online at: https://issuu.com/compassmagazine8/docs/lowres_issue_40
by Kenna Smith | Jul 14, 2022 | Art, Feature
I was recently scrolling through some pictures on my phone of adventures and places I have wandered to in the last year when I came upon a photo of an owl perched in an old maple tree.
It got me reminiscing about the late night walk I was taking my dog, Gus through the acreage we were living on at the time. There was the most stunning silver moon out that night and this loud noise that drew us out of the house in search of the source.
It turned out to be a majestic night owl perched high in the tree. I love how a picture can inspire a memory and a painting can bring back all of the sights, sounds, smells and emotions of a moment in time.
by Kenna Smith | Jun 27, 2022 | Feature
When I saw a photo of these hand carved canoes sitting on the shoreline of the majestic Haida Gwaii I felt as if I was transported to another time and place entirely. It is hard to describe the feeling, except to say that every one of my senses was lit up in an instant. I could smell the sea water, hear the call of the seagulls overhead, feel the chill of the ocean air raising the hairs on my arms. The beat of the war drums was felt deep in my soul as if I was being called to this place.
I have never been here, at least not in this lifetime. My soul and every fiber of my being knew this place as sure as every brush stroke. My hope is that through this piece your senses will be engaged as well.
by Kenna Smith | Feb 19, 2022 | Art, Feature
This painting hangs above my desk where I write. It brings me inspiration. There is
something in the eyes of an owl that holds the mystery to me. I always feel like they
know so much more than they will ever reveal. They are so silent, they see
everything. Awake all night, with the ability to see in the dark. What secrets do they
keep?
by Kenna Smith | Feb 5, 2022 | Art, Feature
My husband and I were driving around in the backroads on the lower mainland one
day as we often did, looking for adventure and letting the Spirit lead us.
We happened upon a community art market that was just about to close up for the
day. I knew we had to stop. I looked at my husband and I told him, “I don’t know
why but something magical is about to happen!”
He is such a supportive and amazing guy when it comes to my “Woo woo” stuff as
he likes to call it, so of course, we pulled over.
Playful Orcas
As I walked into the market and everyone was packing up I was instinctively
drawn to one tent. This woman was Wendy Waddell of Wise Woman Arts. She
forever changed my heart and my art!
Her smile lit up the entire market, she looked at me and said, “I dreamed of
you last night, wondered when you would arrive!” I was completely taken aback
I had never met her before but felt like I knew her all my life.
There was a beautifully handcrafted rattle painted with these intricate dots on
it. I desperately wanted it but only had a $50 bill in my purse and the price on it
was $75. I did not want to insult this amazingly gifted woman by bartering.
I felt God say to me to offer her my money and a copy of the book I had
recently published. She smiled and said, “that is what I dreamed. That a darkhaired woman with green eyes will offer you $50 and a gift take it, she has
much to offer” She told me I was the only dark-haired woman with green eyes
at her table all day and that she was refusing to pack up until I arrived.
We have a very special connection to this day. She is the one who inspires me
to paint in this style with intricate patterns and bright colors! It is the most
authentic way that I have found to express how I see energetic vibrations in the
world!
