Byron Smith, born in North Carolina, now resides in Brooklyn. His early work referenced objects from his surroundings: shoes, flowers, and images from magazines. Over time, his work has evolved to center stylistic depictions of fashion-forward women. Smith is fastidious in his choice of image, materials, and process. He culls from a catalog of tabloids, fashion advertisements, and vintage magazines to find a suitable subject for his daily drawings. His process involves erasing and redrawing his model repeatedly until he arrives at the composition that pleases him. The final contour is bold and deliberate. Using pencils, watercolor, and acrylic paint, he then adds color. Placement and negative space are always carefully considered in his compositions, balancing intricate details with large areas of white paper. His use of editing reveals a visual hierarchy and creative problem-solving.