Martin Smith is an English born artist residing in Kent, South East England.
A graduate from the Hastings College of Art, Martin's speciality is fine art with a focus on Realism, photo-realism & super-realism. He has an ability to compose spectacular pieces of realism which highlight the beauty of the motorsport world, in both the technical and human aspects by using his talent for portraiture and love of motor art, which makes his work distinctive.
As an experienced artist, Martin has specialised and refined his skills in not only Colour & Graphite Pencils, but more recently oil & acrylic paintings. This allows him to cater to a wider network of clientele through his Commissioned pieces & Limited Editions. He has always had a passion for creating accurate & finely detailed artwork that is remarkable both to the aesthete and wider audience, with each piece of artwork being an accumulation of time, talent and love of his craft.
Martin's main creative influence is Formula 1 and he also has a keen interest in other Motorsports and Classic Cars. He captures the essence of the some of the most captivating designs and figures in the motorsport world that can inspire or reignite a love of cars and their drivers. He has produced countless Sold-Out Limited Editions, and has enjoyed the privilege of having numerous motorsport stars of the past & present sign and praise his work. Martin has also ventured into composing pieces from the world of PGA Golf, and his skills are transferable to whatever he sets his eyes on.
As a result of dedication to his artistry, Martin has been accepted as a member of both the Guild of Motoring Artists & the International Guild of Realism.