

Erna Smit
Born: 1954
Hometown: Groningen
Based in: Groningen
Born: 1954
Hometown: Groningen
Based in: Groningen
As a child I was always outside enjoying nature. I started early in life with creating paintings, ceramic and sculptures based on the beautiful shapes and colors of nature. Trees, flowers ,mushrooms and shapes of buildings, still inspired me to create art works. When I discovered digital art I went on this search of beauty and harmony. Colors blending in mysterious ways, forms that suddenly appears,new shapes and beautiful lights that pop up during the making of a painting. Unexpected things appears during the process but in the end, I decide what the outcome will be. Often I use my photos as a starting point of my new digital work. My abstract digital art fascinates and is personal and unique and I hope it inspires people.
Be yourself ,stay focused and let go .
What inspires you?
Every day to see the beauty around you. To live in the moment.
Describe your creative process.
For so many years I want to create . It’s my life .
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Beauty Love and Harmony.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Willem de Kooning. Jackson Pollock and Gerard Richter.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Be yourself and focus and let go .
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Enjoy what you are doing.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Nature and to go to other countries. To see the beauty of everything.
Education
Art Center Groningen
Netherlands, 1984