The subject in all her paintings is light- how it moves across the objects she is painting, revealing shape, form, and texture.She has recently become involved in creating contemporary environmental artwork using non-recyclable materials and post-consumer waste to make 3-Dimensional paintings. Through her artwork, she hopes to give the message of the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling in a fun way. Kirkland received a BA from the University of South Carolina and studied classical painting in Southwest France. She and her husband have 4 children. Website: www.kirklandsmith.comEmail: kirkland@kirklandsmith.com803-622-7838