Art of Schmidt

07/30/2025

I did a recent overhaul of my marketing materials for Art of Schmidt, thanks to Canva. It's a very user friendly interface for all your marketing needs, whether it's social media posts, business cards, brochures, etc.! Here's my new custom art brochure and business card. If you need a custom portrait of a pet or loved one, I am open to new custom orders! To learn more, and see additional samples, visit: www.artofschmidt.com.

06/18/2025

Front of custom art flyer with samples of custom art portraits.

06/18/2025

Custom Art Process with three steps: 1.) Pencil, 3 value sketch, 2.) Color sketch, and 3.) Oil painting.

06/16/2025

I am adding a link to a new art fundraiser I am hosting online. As some of you may know, I broke my leg and had femur surgery. If you would like to be part of my fundraiser, you can contribute directly to the go fund me link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cnjkna-support-my-recovery-from-a-broken-leg. All proceeds go towards paying my medical bills. Thank you for your support! You can also purchase my art as a way to contribute toward my bills by visiting my art commerce sites: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtofSchmidt?ref=seller-platform-mcnav, and Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/jsjschmidt2017/shop?asc=u&ref=account-nav-dropdown.

Shop items by ArtofSchmidt located in Thurmont, Maryland.

06/13/2025

Hello friends, family and fans, I have taken a break from updating this site for personal reasons, but I am working on updating my ETSY shop now in preparation for an art fundraiser I want to host both online and offline this summer. The proceeds from sales will help me to pay some unexpected medical bills and prolonged unemployment due to a fall which resulted in a broken femur and surgery....

Hello friends, family and fans, I have taken a break from updating this site for personal reasons, but I am working on updating my ETSY shop now in preparation for an art fundraiser I want to host …

12/19/2024

Please be aware that I am no longer offering custom art services. If you are interested in purchasing my art work, a limited supply of prints, mugs, etc. is available through my website Red Bubble: www.redbubble.com/people/jsjschmidt2017. While its been fun to work on client art, I want to focus more on illustrating my personal vision in my artwork expressing my own thoughts and feelings. I very occasionally post on Facebook or Instagram from my sketchbook.

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Please be aware that I am no longer offering custom art services. If you are interested in purchasing my art work, a limited supply of prints, mugs, etc. is available through my website Red Bubble:…

12/19/2024

Please be aware that I am no longer offering custom art services. If you are interested in purchasing my art work, a limited supply of prints, mugs, etc. is available through my website Red Bubble: www.redbubble.com/people/jsjschmidt2017. While its been fun to work on client art, I want to focus more on illustrating my personal vision in my artwork expressing my own thoughts and feelings.

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09/11/2024

I'm teaching a fall art class geared just for beginners at Delaplaine this fall. Come join me and learn how to sketch!

09/04/2024

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner starts on October 15th at the Delaplaine Art Center. If you have always wanted to draw, this class is for you! I will teach you the basics of drawing from shading, using positive space, and even techniques like contour drawing and drawing upside down to sharpen your drawing skills! Visit: www.delaplaine.org for more details.

09/01/2024

If you have always wanted to draw portraits, my class, Advanced Drawing: How to build a Portrait is just for you! Visit: www.delplaine.org. Follow the link for instruction to see my class, Advanced Drawing: How to Build a Portrait. Please note, this class is geared towards artists who already have some drawing skills, such as shading and using shapes to construct drawings.