Central Gallery
Current Exhibition: October 1 - December 20, 2025 | Gallery Reception: November 7, 5-7pm
reflections from the heart
An exhibit by Beve Butler Smith
Painting has become a place of renewal and peace for me, a balance to the many years I spent in the demanding field of nursing and healthcare administration. While my career allowed me to care for others across the country, art has become the space where I care for myself — a way to slow down, breathe, and express the simple joy and beauty I find in life.
My inspiration comes from nature and from the countless places I have traveled, as well as from the farming community in North Carolina where I’ve made my home for the past two decades. Whether it’s the movement of the ocean, the hush of snowfall, or the quiet invitation of a wooded path, I try to capture those moments that remind us of God’s presence in creation.
Each painting is deeply personal, but I love when others see something of their own story in my work — a memory, a sense of peace, or a moment they hold dear. While I sometimes sell or donate paintings, my studio is a private place, a sanctuary where painting is not a profession but a passion.
To me, art is both gift and prayer — a way of pouring gratitude, hope, and serenity onto the canvas.
Past Exhibitions
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