Custom portraits by Karen Joy Smith

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

My full range of blank greeting cards are restocked at Bowral Country Accent, ready for the cooler shopping weather tomorrow.

19/12/2025

The beautiful Bowerbird on Argyle store in Moss Vale, has a selection of my Christmas and greeting cards available for purchase. Why not meander the streets of the Southern Highlands this weekend for your last minute Christmas shopping. 🎄

27/04/2025

'Coolinda Park Front Page' (Hazy) Polish arabian gelding.
A few final pencil strokes and he is finally complete. This dear old man is a very special soul. Graphite pencil on A3 paper.

26/03/2025

In my office today: this dear old mans portrait is in progress.
My favourite part of the drawing process.....after many hours of laying down graphite, a sense of shape and depth are emerging.
Still quite a few hours to go and 'Hazy' is beginning to lift from the pages nicely.

25/02/2025

'Harry and Daisy'
Graphite pencil on A3 paper.
It's always rewarding when clients send through images after having their artwork framed. These two are looking elegant and sophisticated in their simple, unassuming frames. Chosen perfectly so as not to take away from each piece.

24/02/2025

'Goose'
Graphite pencil on A3 paper.

I’m delighted to share Goose's portrait commission with you. The year has started off very busy and without much time available for drawing, but carving out time for this piece has been a real joy.
Goose was commissioned as a birthday gift for his owner.

26/11/2024

Daisy with her beautiful pug folds. Graphite on A3 paper.
I do enjoy capturing this gorgeous breed on paper.
Isn’t she a delight!

19/11/2024

Country Accent Bowral is full of Christmas sparkle and of course my Greeting card range. Pop in and grab your greeting cards and so many gift ideas. This store will definitely get you into the Christmas mood 😊

30/10/2024