SmithVentures was founded by Stephanie and Sallie Smith in 2021 out of their love of the arts. It is made up of three divisions: SalliePrints - an art print Etsy shop, Sallie Ritter Smith Art - a fine art shop, and Hey, let’s make something! - a crafty blog. Between the three branches, SmithVentures touches a spectrum of the creative arts.
Atlanta based artist, Sallie Ritter Smith, began painting as an adult. She has studied for over a decade with prominent American artists in workshops, in classrooms, and en plein air.
Frequently found in her studio, Sallie predominantly uses oil paints as she is drawn to their rich colors and textures. She began her study using watercolor paints and still uses them when she wants to enjoy the free-flowing expressiveness of the medium.
Stephanie Smith has been testing out various visual arts mediums throughout her life - from drawing, to ceramics, to photography, and most recently gouache. Frequently under the guidance of her mother, artist Sallie Ritter Smith. She might be the most left brained creative you’ll come across.
Stephanie is a web developer and handles all things computer based for SmithVentures and its three branches.