Harold Smith: 6 books

Jazz begins with the blues – not just the bent notes and field hollers, but the colors themselves. Blue is the primary visual motif of traditional Black music, from Ma Rainey and Leadbelly to Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and John Coltrane. Just think of the titles: Good Morning Blues. Mood Indigo....

The Pain and Privilege Series is an exploration of the juxtapositions present in the black experience. For more information on Harold go to: www.haroldsmithart.com

This book is the catalogue for the exhibition "Colors of Life" in Cognac, France from Summer of 2014. The work here focuses on the spirit of the blues and blues musicians. Go to: www.haroldsmithart.com for more information on the artist. "Whether it is found in the gospel choir on...

Manhood Interrupted is a series of mixed media works that address the societal perception of black males and the historical, social, cultural, and economic factors that have led to this perception

I am an artist working primarily in acrylics and mixed media (though I do oil occasionally). My work is influenced by the jazz and the jazz dynamic in life. I live and work in the Kansas City area. My work has been collected worldwide and I have exhibited in France, New York, Newport, San Francisco,...

To experience real love is the passionate drive of every thoughtful, normal, and reasonable individual.  When this drive is met, everyone feels happy and fulfilled, but when this drive is not met, everything turns negative and becomes a conflict. However, experiencing real love requires first...