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Joy Kirton Smith's father and two elder brothers ran a family business in painting and decorating, which came to be a big influence to Joy as they were always adventurous in trying out new materials and innovative styles.


After attending a workshop group at Halesowen College, Joy became fascinated with the drawing techniques that could bring vibrancy and movement onto canvas and paper.


The masters of the Italian Renaissance, particularly Michelangelo, remain her main inspiration. She has also studied in great detail the original drawing techniques of Rembrandt and the Flemish school in the Rjyksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oy Kirton Smith - “I am inspired by masters of the Italian Renaissance. The classicism of this era remains the main inspiration for my paintings.”

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      • JOY KIRTON-SMITH "TWO DANCERS"
        Nov. 16, 2023

        JOY KIRTON-SMITH "TWO DANCERS"

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        This piece is really stunning! This is a limited-edition of only 50 and hand-signed and hand-embellished by the artist herself and comes unframed with a certificate of authenticity. The inspiration for Joy Kirton Smith's work stems from her interest in capturing the aesthetic qualities of the human form. To this end, her current images combine a contrast between form and flux, tangible entitles engulfed in a constantly changing environment. We are, therefore, presented with images that hint an eroticism and earthliness, whilst offering the reminder that all formations of being are transient. Her technique involves the blending of her focal characters into merged backgrounds, abstracting the often dancing figures from their stage.

        New Ideas Auctions
      • JOY KIRTON-SMITH "TWO DANCERS"
        Oct. 10, 2023

        JOY KIRTON-SMITH "TWO DANCERS"

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        This piece is really stunning! This is a limited-edition of only 50 and hand-signed and hand-embellished by the artist herself and comes unframed with a certificate of authenticity. The inspiration for Joy Kirton Smith's work stems from her interest in capturing the aesthetic qualities of the human form. To this end, her current images combine a contrast between form and flux, tangible entitles engulfed in a constantly changing environment. We are, therefore, presented with images that hint an eroticism and earthliness, whilst offering the reminder that all formations of being are transient. Her technique involves the blending of her focal characters into merged backgrounds, abstracting the often dancing figures from their stage.

        New Ideas Auctions
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH "Grace I"
        Jul. 24, 2023

        JOY KIRTON SMITH "Grace I"

        Est: $300 - $600

        This piece is a limited deluxe edition and hand-signed with gold leaf all around the border that really is stunning! This piece is numbered from a deluxe U.S. edition of 50. Paper measures 15" x 16" and image measures 8" x 10". Comes unframed with a certificate of authenticity from the publisher, Washington Green. The inspiration for Joy Kirton Smith's work stems from her interest in capturing the aesthetic qualities of the human form. To this end, her current images combine a contrast between form and flux, tangible entitles engulfed in a constantly changing environment. We are, therefore, presented with images that hint an eroticism and earthliness, whilst offering the reminder that all formations of being are transient. Her technique involves the blending of her focal characters into merged backgrounds, abstracting the often dancing figures from their stage.

        New Ideas Auctions
      • JOY KIRTON-SMITH "TWO DANCERS"
        Jul. 24, 2023

        JOY KIRTON-SMITH "TWO DANCERS"

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        This piece is really stunning! This is a limited-edition of only 50 and hand-signed and hand-embellished by the artist herself and comes unframed with a certificate of authenticity. The inspiration for Joy Kirton Smith's work stems from her interest in capturing the aesthetic qualities of the human form. To this end, her current images combine a contrast between form and flux, tangible entitles engulfed in a constantly changing environment. We are, therefore, presented with images that hint an eroticism and earthliness, whilst offering the reminder that all formations of being are transient. Her technique involves the blending of her focal characters into merged backgrounds, abstracting the often dancing figures from their stage.

        New Ideas Auctions
      • Joy Kirton Smith Limited Edition signed Print Carnival, frame size 93 x 89cm, with certificate
        Dec. 10, 2022

        Joy Kirton Smith Limited Edition signed Print Carnival, frame size 93 x 89cm, with certificate

        Est: £30 - £60

        Joy Kirton Smith Limited Edition signed Print Carnival, frame size 93 x 89cm, with certificate

        Potteries Auctions
      • Limited Edition Joy Kirton "Dance of Passion" Signed Lithograph
        Jul. 28, 2022

        Limited Edition Joy Kirton "Dance of Passion" Signed Lithograph

        Est: $100 - $1,000

        DESCRIPTION: A signed Joy Kirton-Smith (English, 20th Cent.) limited edition lithograph depicting a marina. Signed "Joy" on the lower right bottom corner, with title "Dance of Passion" on the lower center, and numbered 13/50. CIRCA: 20th Century. DIMENSIONS: H: 45" W: 55". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

        Akiba Galleries
      • Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - printed canvas on board
        Apr. 15, 2021

        Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - printed canvas on board

        Est: £80 - £120

        Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - 'Enchantment', printed canvas on board, ltd ed 13/95, signed, 75 x 59 cm c/w Certificate of Authenticity

        Andrew Smith & Son
      • Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - giclee print
        Apr. 15, 2021

        Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - giclee print

        Est: £80 - £120

        Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - 'Showgirl II', giclee print, ltd ed 42/195, pencil signed to lower right margin and inscribed to verso, 56 x 34 cm c/w Certificate of Authenticity

        Andrew Smith & Son
      • Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - printed canvas on board
        Dec. 15, 2020

        Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - printed canvas on board

        Est: £100 - £150

        Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - 'Enchantment', printed canvas on board, ltd ed 13/95, signed, 75 x 59 cm c/w Certificate of Authenticity

        Andrew Smith & Son
      • Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - giclee print
        Dec. 15, 2020

        Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - giclee print

        Est: £100 - £150

        Joy Kirton-Smith (20th century) - 'Showgirl II', giclee print, ltd ed 42/195, pencil signed to lower right margin and inscribed to verso, 56 x 34 cm c/w Certificate of Authenticity

        Andrew Smith & Son
      • Joy Kirton-Smith - Romeo & Juliet a limited edition bronzed resin statue, signed and numbered 132/500, published by Washington Green,
        Oct. 15, 2020

        Joy Kirton-Smith - Romeo & Juliet a limited edition bronzed resin statue, signed and numbered 132/500, published by Washington Green,

        Est: £80 - £120

        Joy Kirton-Smith - Romeo & Juliet a limited edition bronzed resin statue, signed and numbered 132/500, published by Washington Green, 20 1/2in. (52cm.) high. *Very good condition with no faults. No certificate.

        Martel Maides
      • Joy Kirton-Smith (British) 'Serenity' limited edit
        Jul. 26, 2018

        Joy Kirton-Smith (British) 'Serenity' limited edit

        Est: £80 - £120

        Joy Kirton-Smith (British) 'Serenity' limited edition lithographic print, signed titled and numbered 552/600 in pencil to margin, image size 44cm x 55 cm framed and glazed, with Certificate of Authenticity verso .

        Ewbank's
      • Joy Kirton-Smith (British), 'Dance of Passion' lim
        Jul. 26, 2018

        Joy Kirton-Smith (British), 'Dance of Passion' lim

        Est: £120 - £180

        Joy Kirton-Smith (British), 'Dance of Passion' limited edition Giclee print on Arches Velin paper signed and numbered in pencil to margin, 136/195, along with Certificate of Authenticity. Image size 93cm x 69.5 cm, framed and glazed .

        Ewbank's
      • Joy Kirton-Smith "Midsummer Nights Dream" Bronze
        May. 13, 2018

        Joy Kirton-Smith "Midsummer Nights Dream" Bronze

        Est: -

        Resin. 419/500. Good condition. Approx Measurements: 16" x 10" x 4" Approx. Ship Weight: 5lbs. Keywords: Collectible; Ref: SH60085

        J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
      • Limited edition print ( 240 / 600 ) by Joy Kirton-Smith 'Solitude' image size 16 1/2" x 22" with certificate of authenticity. N.b. crack in glass to corner
        Apr. 21, 2016

        Limited edition print ( 240 / 600 ) by Joy Kirton-Smith 'Solitude' image size 16 1/2" x 22" with certificate of authenticity. N.b. crack in glass to corner

        Est: -

        Limited edition print ( 240 / 600 ) by Joy Kirton-Smith 'Solitude' image size 16 1/2" x 22" with certificate of authenticity. N.b. crack in glass to corner

        Torridge Auctions
      • A framed and glazed limited edition Joy Kirton Smith print 'Tempest I' (428/600) signed 'Joy' in pencil lower right. Bears certificate of authenticity verso (54cm x 24cm approx) est: £100-£150
        Jan. 09, 2016

        A framed and glazed limited edition Joy Kirton Smith print 'Tempest I' (428/600) signed 'Joy' in pencil lower right. Bears certificate of authenticity verso (54cm x 24cm approx) est: £100-£150

        Est: £100 - £150

        A framed and glazed limited edition Joy Kirton Smith print 'Tempest I' (428/600) signed 'Joy' in pencil lower right. Bears certificate of authenticity verso (54cm x 24cm approx) est: £100-£150

        Bentley's Fine Art Auctioneers
      • A framed and glazed limited edition (420/600) print depicting a nude lady 'Solitude' by Joy Kirton Smith, signed 'Joy' in pencil to mount (41cm x 56cm approx) est: £100-£150
        Jan. 09, 2016

        A framed and glazed limited edition (420/600) print depicting a nude lady 'Solitude' by Joy Kirton Smith, signed 'Joy' in pencil to mount (41cm x 56cm approx) est: £100-£150

        Est: £100 - £150

        A framed and glazed limited edition (420/600) print depicting a nude lady 'Solitude' by Joy Kirton Smith, signed 'Joy' in pencil to mount (41cm x 56cm approx) est: £100-£150

        Bentley's Fine Art Auctioneers
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING SEMI NUDE LADIES, SIGNED JO
        Dec. 02, 2015

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING SEMI NUDE LADIES, SIGNED JO

        Est: £200 - £300

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING SEMI NUDE LADIES, SIGNED JOY, APPROXIMATELY 94cm x 60cm

        Cato Crane & Company
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A SEMI NUDE LADY, SIGNED JO
        Dec. 02, 2015

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A SEMI NUDE LADY, SIGNED JO

        Est: £200 - £300

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A SEMI NUDE LADY, SIGNED JOY, APPROXIMATELY 49cm x 70cm

        Cato Crane & Company
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING SE
        Nov. 04, 2015

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING SE

        Est: -

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING SEMI NUDE LADIES, SIGNED JOY, APPROXIMATELY 94cm x 60cm

        Cato Crane & Company
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A
        Nov. 04, 2015

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A

        Est: -

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A SEMI NUDE LADY, SIGNED JOY, APPROXIMATELY 49cm x 70cm

        Cato Crane & Company
      • Joy Kirton-Smith, a pair of lithographs 'Repose I and Repose II' 64/600
        Oct. 09, 2015

        Joy Kirton-Smith, a pair of lithographs 'Repose I and Repose II' 64/600

        Est: £150 - £250

        Joy Kirton-Smith, a pair of lithographs 'Repose I and Repose II' 64/600

        Wellers Auctioneers
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A SEMI NUDE LADY, SIGNED JOY, APPROXIMATELY 57cm x 92cm
        Oct. 07, 2015

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A SEMI NUDE LADY, SIGNED JOY, APPROXIMATELY 57cm x 92cm

        Est: £200 - £300

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A SEMI NUDE LADY, SIGNED JOY, APPROXIMATELY 57cm x 92cm

        Cato Crane & Company
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING SE
        Sep. 02, 2015

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING SE

        Est: -

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING SEMI NUDE LADIES, SIGNED JOY, APPROXIMATELY 94cm x 60cm

        Cato Crane & Company
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A
        Sep. 02, 2015

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A

        Est: -

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A SEMI NUDE LADY, SIGNED JOY, APPROXIMATELY 49cm x 70cm

        Cato Crane & Company
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A
        Sep. 02, 2015

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A

        Est: -

        JOY KIRTON SMITH - FRAMED WATERCOLOUR DEPICTING A SEMI NUDE LADY, SIGNED JOY, APPROXIMATELY 57cm x 92cm

        Cato Crane & Company
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH ARTIST SIGNED LIMITED EDITION CO
        Dec. 16, 2014

        JOY KIRTON SMITH ARTIST SIGNED LIMITED EDITION CO

        Est: £40 - £60

        JOY KIRTON SMITH ARTIST SIGNED LIMITED EDITION COLOUR PRINT 'The Kiss' (233/250) 25" x 19" (63.5cm x 48.3cm)

        Capes Dunn & Co.
      • Joy Kirton Smith, two framed limited edition
        Feb. 04, 2014

        Joy Kirton Smith, two framed limited edition

        Est: £60 - £100

        Joy Kirton Smith, two framed limited edition coloured prints, both signed and numbered in pencil in the margin, framed. (2)

        Chiswick Auctions
      • Lg. framed Joy Kirton-Smith Ltd Ed. print
        Oct. 09, 2012

        Lg. framed Joy Kirton-Smith Ltd Ed. print

        Est: -

        Lg. framed Joy Kirton-Smith Ltd Ed. print "Solitude" 322/600 published by Washington Green size approx. 56cm x42cm

        John Taylors
      • Lg framed Joy Kirton-Smith Ltd Ed. print
        Sep. 04, 2012

        Lg framed Joy Kirton-Smith Ltd Ed. print

        Est: -

        Lg framed Joy Kirton-Smith Ltd Ed. print "Solitude" 322/600 published by Washington Green size approx. 56cm x42cm

        John Taylors
      • A Joy Kirton-Smith Limited Edition print Fire
        Oct. 15, 2011

        A Joy Kirton-Smith Limited Edition print Fire

        Est: £50 - £100

        A Joy Kirton-Smith Limited Edition print Fire Dance I 354/600 -18" x 13"

        Willingham Auctions
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),
        Feb. 13, 2011

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),

        Est: £300 - £500

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British), 'Shadows 1 & 2', lithographs, 60cm x 26cm, framed. (2)

        Lots Road Auctions
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),
        Feb. 13, 2011

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),

        Est: £150 - £300

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British), 'Reflection', lithograph, 53cm x 38cm, framed.

        Lots Road Auctions
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),
        Jan. 30, 2011

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),

        Est: £300 - £500

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British), 'Shadows 1 & 2', lithographs, 60cm x 26cm, framed. (2)

        Lots Road Auctions
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),
        Jan. 30, 2011

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),

        Est: £150 - £300

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British), 'Reflection', lithograph, 53cm x 38cm, framed.

        Lots Road Auctions
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),
        Jan. 23, 2011

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),

        Est: £300 - £500

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British), 'Shadows 1 & 2', lithographs, 60cm x 26cm, framed. (2)

        Lots Road Auctions
      • JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),
        Jan. 23, 2011

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British),

        Est: £150 - £300

        JOY KIRTON SMITH (20th/21st century British), 'Reflection', lithograph, 53cm x 38cm, framed.

        Lots Road Auctions
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