Eight Things About Artist Ishayda Smith-Hughes

  • I started painting at age three years old. I officially legitimized my art business at age 25-years old. Both of my parents were artists when they were younger as well. I naturally got my artistic talents from both of my parents.

  • I grew up in Spartanburg, SC

  • I typically use acrylic paints and other material in my paintings.

  • I currently work as an educator and a mental health professional. I display my work at art shows and other contest in the surrounding areas.

  • My greatest influencers in art have been Romero Britto, Andy Warhol, Wak, and Bisa Butler.

  • I feel that my use of vibrant colors and subject matters make my artwork unique. I have my own type of style and I do not try to mimic any other artist.

  • My favorite SC-based artist is Teil Duncan. I love her use of bright color combinations, brush strokes and abstract imagery.

  • I am currently working on a painting of a peacock. I will have it for sale at the Cottontown Art Crawl, March 12,2022 in Columbia, SC.