She drew in sketch books in high school and first used oil paints as an art major at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois. She received a B.S. degree from Michigan State in Lansing, Michigan. Later in life she was awarded a Master of Arts degree from Sangamon State University in Springfield, Illinois.
When acrylics came on the scene in the 60’s, Lois felt they had been invented for her technique. She also likes the challenge of watercolor and pastel.
She exhibits in national and local shows and participated in an exhibit in Bari, Italy.
Ms. Smith’s art has received recognition in The Ink, Steppin’ Out, Las Cruces Sun-News; publications in Las Cruces, NM and Downtown Galleries in Phoenix, AZ.
She is a member of New Mexico Watercolor Society Southern Chapter, Las Cruces Art Association, and ArtForms Artists Association of New Mexico.
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