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Published articles, art history awards, and studio announcements.
Art History Awards
The Art History Awards Selection Committee reviews nominees for the Fine Art History Awards. Everyone with an interest in art is welcome to participate in the nomination process.
Published Articles & Press
Janet Gwendolyn Smith Art — Published Articles (Not Press Releases)
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — Sept 2026/AskArt.com
Samuel Perry Dinsmoor Biography (1843-1932)
Artist history about Samuel Perry Dinsmoor, Lucas Kansas artist of "Garden of Eden" on the National Historic Register and Smith's Grandfather.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2023/www.askart.com online
Jan Mieczyslaw Komski (1915-2002) Artist Biography
Smith researched and contributed Komski biography to www.askart.com based on research of a sailboat watercolor. Previously the artist biographies focused only on the concentration camp sketches. Smith research and expanded his biographical information.
Memphis Magazine Newsletter — 8:00AM/11Apr2022/Memphis TN
Elvis and Vincent
Elvis and Vincent merge at Graceland this Spring 2022. Culture by Abigail Morici. Recounts 1954 Elvis hitchhiking, as payment Elvis sent a package containing a watch letter and requesting assistance locating a painting of a cow in a meadow signed by Elvis. The painting was found and returned to Elvis. Then after Elvis death the picture was shipped to the man, who helped locate the painting and provided a ride to the young Elvis. The painting statement of fact was filed at the US Copyright Office. The article documents and interview with Smith about the painting, her research and her opinion.
www.AskArt.com Biography online — 2022/AskArt.com/internet data base/
Ben Holmquist Hammerhead Forge, Artist, Belgrade Montana
Ben Holmquist of Belgrade Montana is metal artist creating his art and sculptures in metal. Owner of Hammerhead Forge, LLC. Independent and a creative artist incorporating metal, glass, lights, and many more creative elements into his art.
www.AskArt.com Biography online — 2022/AskArt.com/internet data base/
Glen Brecheen Biography AskArt
Biography based on interview and published article about the artist Glen Brecheen a Montverde Florida artist. Seascape and Landscape painter, glass sculptor, and illustrator. Interviewed by Smith in 2022
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2021/www.askart.com online
Richard Lisle Smith (1977-2010) Artist Biography
Smith researched and discovered information about the artist Richard Lisle Smith and published for other persons interested in the artist.
www.AskArt.com Biography online — 2020/AskArt.com/internet data base/online
David Guess fine artist, biography
David Guess biography provided by family and personal interviews with the artist. Groveland Florida, USA. Fine artist and illustrator, author of children's books.
www.AskArt.com Biography online — 2019/AskArt.com/internet data base/online
Elaine "ADEL" Cummins, Biography of artist from New Orleans, LA, USA
Elaine "ADEL" Cummins is a New Orleans LA artist, who works on Jackson Square plein air and in her private studio. A vital part of the Jackson Square art culture.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2018/www.askart.com online
Luke Stanislaus "SOS" Sosinavage (1978) Artist Biography
"SOS" is a Winter Garden FL artist. Smith met him at a local coffee shop and interviewed him. A contemporary street artist producing daily and exhibiting at SOBO Art Gallery in Winter Garden. A published biography will provide information for persons interested in the artist and his art. The biography is based on a number of personal interviews by Smith the artist. Smith rescued a number of his paintings and provides free storage for them.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2017/www.askart.com online
Emma Collin Sears Marsh (1871-1960) Artist Biography
Emma Collin Sears Marsh was introduced to Smith by the Mt Dora, FL Public Library. Smith had the opportunity to review publications about the artist works and an extensive collection of the artists original floral watercolors. The biography published contains valuable newspaper clipping information for owners of the artist works.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2017/www.askart.com online
James Sextro Artist Artist Biography
The artist biography published on www.askart.com is based on Smith's personal interviews with the artist. He is very active in the Winter Garden FL art community and contributes art to many public spaces.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2016/www.askart.com online
Robert "Bob" Panzini Artist Biography
The artist biography is based on personal interviews with the artist and his wife. His art is very much in demand in Florida.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2015/www.askart.com online
Janice Senninger Artist Biography
Janice Senningean and her sister Kathy Henderson of Central Florida were interviewed by Smith. They provided important information about their fine art education and careers.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2015/www.askart.com online
Kathy Henderson Biography
Kathy Henderson and her sister Janice Senninger of Central Florida were interviewed by Smith. They provided important information about their fine art education and careers.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2014/www.askart.com online
William Bernoir Artist Biography
Smith interviewed the Mascotte, Florida artist and collected published articles about his life and career.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2014/www.askart.com online
Eleanor "Ellie" Hofer Artist
Smith interviewed the artist in her home. The artist exhibits nationally and is recognized for her fine art.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2012/www.askart.com online
David Manriquez Biography
Smith personal interview with artist in 2012 and other information about the artist at the Douglas County Historic Society.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2012/www.askart.com online
Diane Mattran Biography
Smith gathered published information about the artist. The biography was used in an appraisal and published on AskArt.com
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2011/www.askart.com online
Clifton Holmquist Biography
Smith interview and published information about the artist. Submitted shared copyright with the artist for his future use.
Newsweek International-Poland — 2010Jun22/Poland
Fine Art as an Investment Smith Interview Published Newsweek
Fine art as an investment questions and interview of Smith.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2009/www.askart.com online
Marie Christian Biography
Published information about the artist via newspaper articles and Douglas County Historical Society research by Smith in 2009.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2008/www.askart.com online
Maud Humphrey Btiography
This is Humphrey Bogarts mother. Smith emailed a living family member and shared the information she had found.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2008/www.askart.com online
Robert Franklin Stroud Biography
Biographical information from published information about the artist, his life, art career and challenges of creating by Smith after reviewing a very important painting by the artist.
Summerlin View — Summerlin View/15Jan2008/NV
Art From the Heart artist Karen Wallo
Smith was interviewed by Jan Hogan for her article about the Nevada artist Karen Wallo.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2007/www.askart.com online
Bertha Couch Koch Biography
This was a 3 year research project for Smith. Contacting the university where artist received her degrees. Extensive research at University of Nebraska-Omaha, Douglas County Historical Society and Joslyn Art Museum. A very important artist and administrator in the USA, Nebraska and Omaha.
Gmmy Internet Radio with Frankie Dee — Gmmy Radio/08Mar2007/NE, CA, USA/Internet radio WWW
Gmmy Internet Radio Interview with Frankie Dee (CA)
Smith was interviewed over the years providing free live content with art questions from Frankie Dee. The topics were always Art in America and American Fine Artists. This was the last program date.
Osaka Japan International CARS Conference — 2006/Osaka, Japan
Published Poster: Smith’s Original Digital Art X-ray Images, Fine Art Research
LODOX Statscan, “028 Digital radiography in the Analysis of Artwork” by J. Morris, M. Goldman, P. Cross, J. Smith, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
View Project →www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2006/www.askart.com online
Benjamin Krell Artist Biography
Krell from New York was provided an artist in residence program living in the Omaha Nebraska home of Isabella Threlkeld. Smith interview the artist about his life, art and creative vision and wrote this biography..
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2006/www.askart.com online
Ophir Palmon Biography
Smith interviewed in person and over telephone in 2006. Utilizing exhibition published information.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2006/www.askart.com online
Isabella Byrne Threlkeld Biography & Life
Threlkeld biography was written by Smith based on personal interview with the artist June 2, 2005 in her home. Additional information from the Douglas County Historical Society files on September 20, 2005
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2006/www.askart.com online
C. T. Nelson Biography
Personal cell interview in 2006 for all biographical and fine arti information.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2006/www.askart.com online
Phyliss Wiener Biography
Smith contacted the living artist and interviewed over the telephone in 2005 and 2006. This was a 2-year research and writing project for Smith. Information provided was not just about the artist but the Minnesota artist group. The completed biography was shared with a Minnesota Art Museum for an exhibition of this important artist work. Resources were published exhibition catalogs, newspaper clippings, telephone interviews. The womens artist group was supported and encouraged by the Target, Corporation in Minneapolis MN.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2006/www.askart.com online
Clarrisa Love Biography
Personal interview with the artist. Exhibition and fine art information published and reviewed by Smith
Sands Through The Hour Glass — November
The Story of Our Memorial Plaque
The Nebraska Masonic Home (monthly publication). Describes George W. Lininger and the bronze plaque to his memory.
The Banner Newsletter — Summer
Gutzon Borglum’s Granddaughter Researches Family
Douglas County Historical Society publication. Confirmed George W. Lininger financed three years of Borglum’s art education in Paris.
The Plattsmouth Journal — June
Masonic Home May Have Bronze by Mount Rushmore Sculptor
By Patti Jo Peterson. Describes Janet’s review of bronze of George W. Lininger at the Masonic Home.
GMMY Live Radio Show — 2005FEB03 Live Internet WWW
GMMY Live Internet Radio Show with Frankie Dee
Frankie Dee and Janet G. Smith discussed the current art market, art shows and artists exhibiting in the USA.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2005/www.askart.com online
Gino De Simone Biography
Personal interview with the artist via telephone. Also interview with his brother. Additional information was gathered from gallery exhibitions and newspaper articles provided by the artist.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2005/www.askart.com online
OLo Alxeander Sroczynski Biography
Smith interviewed the artist via telephone in 2005 & artist sister, Gemma Gariel about his art. Publish articles and exhibition information was provided by the artist.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2005/www.askart.com online
Vasiliev (Vas) Nini Biography
Vasiliev Nini artist internationally recognized sculptor originally from Albinia. Smith interviewed him over a number of months in his USA Nebraska home.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2005/www.askart.com online
Harold R. Wilkins Biography
Personal interviews with the artist's family members. Published information provided by Sarpy County Historical Society-Bellevue, NE, Omaha Public Library art files, Omaha and Bellevue newspaper microfilm. Douglas County Historical Society.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2005/www.askart.com online
Charles Lobdell Biography
Smith interviewed personally over the telephone. Fine art exhibition information and fine art career provided by the artist and confirmed by Smith with galleries and museums.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2005/www.askart.com online
Clara Dorothy Bewick Colby Biography
Smith researched the artist and reviewed available published information provided in museum, library and historic society files.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2005/www.askart.com online
Kate Parker Boyd Biography
Exhibition information biography newspapers.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2005/www.askart.com online
Robert Hall Biography
Smith personally interviewed the artist. Artist provided valued information about the animated, comic illustrations in the year of 2005.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2005/www.askart.com online
Gretna Campbell Biography
Research via microfilm, fine art journals and other publications at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Love Library, Joslyn Art Museum fine art directory.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2004/www.askart.com online
Mary Jane (Rabe) Henderson Biography
Personal interviews with the artist family. Exhibition, family archives and other newspaper information online and microfilm at Omaha Public Library, Omaha NE. USA
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2004/www.askart.com online
Luella Elmina (Bumstead) Braumueller Biography
Research via microfilm, fine art journals and other publications at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Love Library, Joslyn Art Museum fine art directory.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2004/www.askart.com online
Charles Eugene Moss Biography
Research via microfilm, fine art journals and other publications at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Love Library, Joslyn Art Museum fine art directory.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2004/www.askart.com online
Agnes Dean Abbatt Biography
Research via microfilm, fine art journals and other publications at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Love Library, Joslyn Art Museum fine art directory.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2004/www.askart.com online
Joseph Steven Valencia Biography
Personal telephone interviews by Smith with the artist. Research of exhibitions via newspaper, journals and other California publications including the artist community contributions of fine art.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2004/www.askart.com online
Sarah Ellen Blackwell Biography
Research via microfilm, fine art journals and other publications at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Love Library, Joslyn Art Museum fine art directory.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2004/www.askart.com online
Mary M. Solari Biography
Research online, newspaper articles via microfilm, fine art journals and other resources by Smith.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2004/www.askart.com online
Ulfert Wilke Biography
Research via microfilm, fine art journals and other publications at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Love Library, Joslyn Art Museum fine art directory, vertical clipping file and exhibition information in Nebraska.
International Military Collector & Historian — Vol 56, No 2 page 107
US Marine Uniforms of 1798–1806 and the Sandwich at Puerto Plata, May 1800
Smith's research of a recently discovered 200 old painting. Article documents the painting, by Janet G. Smith.
View Project →Fremont Tribune — Around Fremont, Life Sec B, page 5, col 1-6,
US Marine Painting Discovery by Smith
Smith's research, review and discovery of a 200-year-old painting with the assistance of USA Marine Curators. By Tammy Real-McKeighan.
Omaha World Herald — Wdenesday/10DEC2003/FremontNEUSA Sec B,page 5
Historian Racing Against Time
Smith is working preserve memory of artist Norman Eugene Mangold with a biography, catalog of his paintings and requesting Mangold owners contact Smith. AP article written by Tammy Real-McKeighan. 1 AP photograph of Rick Kavich with his Mangold painted portrait of his Grandfather Jake Kavich.
Journal Star — Sunday/07DEC2003/LincolnNEUSA Sec C, Page 1,col 2-4.
Long Dead Fremont Artist Gains Recognition
Janet assembling catalog of Norman Mangold’s life and work. The AP article was picked up by a number of Nebraska newspapers. Article by Tammy Real-McKeighan. 1 AP photograph of Rick Kavich and his grandfather's portrait by Mangold.
www.AskArt.com, Artist Website Biography — 2003/www.askart.com online
Grace Boomer Biography
Personal interview in 2003 with the artist son, Lowell Boomer about his mother's art career and life. Interview was taped by Smith. Research via microfilm, fine art journals and other publications at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Love Library, Joslyn Art Museum fine art directory.
Fremont Tribune — November/2003NOV27/Fremont NE USA Section B, page 5 cont page B6
Tracking Down an Artist
Article describes research of artist, Norman Eugene Mangold, who is developing a biography. timeline, and catalogue of images for www.AskArt.com, for Joslyn Art Museum, area libraries and historic societies, Article picked up by AP for publication in other newspapers. By Tammy Real-McKeighan. Article includes 3 photographs, Smith, Mangold at work, Rick Kavich with grandfather's portrait by Mangold.
The Daily Record — November/06NOV2001/OmahaNEUSA,Page1,col 1, cont page 4
Omaha’s Smith Specializes In Financial Service for Attorneys and Their Clients
Describes Smith's work with attorneys, individuals and corporations needing vine art services. With photograph of Smith by Pattie Joe Murphy/Daily Record
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