In Praise of Josh Smith

[Sean_A]

I only had one guy in mind when I wanted to commission a golf painting.  I was sure Josh could capture the raw intensity of Pennard yet highlight the warming heather colours.  Josh didn't disappoint.  I started this process in 2007 and my persisitence paid off by hanging the painting this year.  I love it!  

I don't know how many folks have Josh's work on their walls, but if you, lets see it.

Pennard's 10th hole as seen from the 9th fairway.  


Ciao

[David_Tepper]

Sean -

Very nice painting.

Did Josh visit Pennard to paint this picture or did you send him a photo?

DT

[Garland Bayley]

I'm envious.

[Josh Smith]

Oh gaaaawd!. Isn't this thread OT.   Where do I send the check?.

Sean, glad you like it..More than half the photos you post would make awesome paintings.   Can we look forward to another tour soon?

Thanks for your patience on the Pennard oil.

David, sadly I've never traveled further than Streamsong for a painting,or golf etc.

[Bill Brightly]

Here is a link.

http://www.joshsmithart.com/


One of these would make a good Christmas present for the golfer who has everything!

[Howard Riefs]

Josh's background is just as fascinating as his talents:

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/feature-interview/josh-smith-april-2007/

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/art-and-architecture/josh-smith/

[David_Elvins]

Thanks for sharing, Sean.  Very jealous.

[Jim Franklin]

Josh, did you paint a picture of #8 at Ballyneal?

[Chris_Hufnagel]

Josh is certainly talented - he has an amazing eye and ability to capture both the physical beauty of these locations along with somehow tapping into the emotion of the place as well...

My wife purchased the below from Josh for my birthday this year - it is hanging in my office at home.

[Brian Finn]

Josh is certainly talented - he has an amazing eye and ability to capture both the physical beauty of these locations along with somehow tapping into the emotion of the place as well...

My wife purchased the below from Josh for my birthday this year - it is hanging in my office at home.

I was just looking at Josh's website and (coming off the great weekend at the Mashie) was wondering which Kingsley member was lucky enough to have this...it is a truly stunning rendition of the 6th.  Beautiful work.

[Michael Whitaker]

Sean - I'm glad you finally got your painting home to England. I've worried about that several times over past couple years. It took a circuitous route, didn't it!

[Sean_A]

Sean - I'm glad you finally got your painting home to England. I've worried about that several times over past couple years. It took a circuitous route, didn't it!

Whitty - you aren't talkin' lightly!  Nevermind, its on the wall.

Sheehy - what is that a painting of?

Ciao

[Josh Smith]

Since a few GCA collectors are not posting photo saavy, I will post their originals.  Although I cannot find a digital copy of Jim Urbina's Pacific Dunes 11 anywhere.

Tom Doak's Pacific Dunes 9 upper green

[Josh Smith]

Early GCA discussion group contributor and Kyle Phillips assistant.  

Mark Thawley's Bandon Trails 1

[Josh Smith]

Golf's Most Beloved

Ran Morrisett's RCD 3



His words of advice as I began, "Don't F%$# it up !!"

[Josh Smith]

Ben Cowan Dewar steered me to paint this of NGLA.

[Josh Smith]

Kyle Franz had me envision a rollback of what this Pinehurst #1 par three might look like.

[Josh Smith]

Tom Lehman's Plan View of 36 holes at The Prairie Club.

[Josh Smith]

Have you seen this man.

[Josh Smith]

I think Jim O'neal has this one, damn I am getting old

[Josh Smith]

Ben Cowan Dewar's Cabot Links

[Josh Smith]

Tom Doak commissioned these two for gifts to Streamsong contributors.

[Josh Smith]

Jim Franklin,

         Yes I did do a Ballyneal 8 painting.  This is the only photo I found handy of it, before the flagstick went in.

Thanks.

[Colin Macqueen]

Josh,
Mouth-watering (well maybe eye-watering!) stuff.  Gather them all up and have  a retrospective down at Pinehurst with Chris Buie as Master of Ceremonies!!! That would make for a fine GCA outing!

Cheers Colin