Kent Smith

Adult Visual Arts


Kent Smith (Smitty) is a dimension-jumping illustrator, designer, sculptor, teacher, problem-maker, problem-solver, and magic-man sharing grand visions from afar. His work can be found on Star Wars toys, Free State beer labels, custom masks, huge woodblocks prints, giant festival sculptures and tiny trading cards. Smitty uses his crazy brain-powers and a menagerie of media to solve problems and deliver creative, unexpected, solutions that are rich in play and story. Kent also celebrates teaching in the Design Department at the University of Kansas, as well as working with the Lawrence Arts Center, VanGo, Percolator and other fine organizations.

Smitty loves super-heroes, ninjas, monkeys, UFOs, cryptids, robots, ray-guns, and romance. He is always up for creative adventures and hopes you will come visit Smittytown whenever you need a fantastic escape, ridiculous adventure, and fun solutions for your creative needs.

Drawing Lawrence: Feathers and Fur[26SU]
06/5/26 - 08/7/26, 9:00AM - 11:00AM | FR
Ages 14 to 120 | Kent Smith | Off-site
N/A | 26CAAD15
Members $225 | Non-Members $225
What has beaks, talons, and scales all over? Lawrence, of course! Merge feral and fine art in this sketchbook safari, traveling to a new location and drawing new creatures every week! This class will focus on observational drawing, anatomy, value and texture, gestural mark making, and composition. A $40 fee for a supply kit is included in the cost of this class. Students who enroll will receive details on when and how to pick up these kits from the Arts Center before the start of the class. The supply kit fees are non-refundable. No Class on June 19 or July 3.
Drawing Lawrence: Blooms & Botanicals[26WSP]
03/27/26 - 05/15/26, 10:00AM - 12:00PM | FR
Ages 16 to 120 | Kent Smith | Off-site
Enrolling Now | 26SAD25
Members $220 | Non-Members $220
Celebrate spring sketchbooks in this plein-air drawing and painting class focused on the emerging plant life around Lawrence. This class will meet weekly, in a different location (both in-person and online). Study light, color, and plant forms using watercolors and various drawing media.

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