Madalyn Smith
Praises I received in my youth eventual morphed into pressure for me to perform and meet people’s expectations. I became a perfectionist, always trying but never fully satisfied. I've encountered many periods of insecurity, anxiety, and uncertainty throughout my life. Now, I am learning to live and to do things for me, to make art for me, and not to worry so much about what other people think of me or my work. Since a young age, I've used art making as a way to escape. Today, I use it as a tool for self-expression, self-understanding, and relaxation. I'm working through art to understand myself, and allow space to feel everything that I need to feel.
“Bare”, 2017, Colored pencil on paper, 16" x 16"
“Blooming”, 2017, Colored pencil on paper, 11" x 14"
“Cold”, 2019, Oil paint on canvas, 9" x 12"
“The Girl with No Face and Flowers in Her Hair”, 2020, Oil on canvas, 16" x 20"
“Through Her Eyes”, 2017, Colored pencil on paper, 11" x 14"
“Holding On”, 2019, Oil paint on canvas, 24" x 30"
“Different Faces”, 2018, Cut paper, 8" x 10"
“Self Portrait”, 2020, Oil paint on canvas, 11" x 14"
“Time With Friends”, 2018, Graphite on paper, 16" x 16"
“Meaningless”, 2020, Oil paint on canvas, 24" x 30"
“Shame”, 2018, Cut paper, 8" x 10"
"Stillness”, 2019, Oil paint on canvas, 18" x 24"
“Voices”, 2019, Oil paint on canvas, 11" x 14"
“Female Nature”, 2018, Colored pencil on paper, 11" x 14"
“Anxious”, 2018, Cut paper, 8" x 10"
Madalyn Smith
Art Therapy ‘21
Madalyn is a Senior Art Therapy Student, raised in New Jersey, where she attended Cumberland County Community College and obtained an Associate Degree in Art Therapy before transferring to Temple University. Madalyn developed an interest in art making at an early age and is experienced in working with many mediums, but prefers painting and color pencil. Madalyn’s own experiences in using art to help her journey in mental wellness are what drove her to pursue a career in art therapy. Her goal is to one day be able to show others how they can employ art making practices in their own lives for catharsis, healing, and self-understanding in the same way she has.
