Cedric Smith - Artist Looks to The Past for Inspiration

I have been following Cedric Smith ever since I saw his first paintng in a home I was showing up in Atlanta back in 2007. There was this so-so house that had a few of his nostalgic paintings on the walls. Lets just say that the paintings showed the potential of the house and led to our contract! 

I was lucky enough to meet up with Cedric at his studio in Baldwin Park, one morning right before Thanksgiving. I was picking up his "Cold Lemonade" painting that he had graciously donated to the Telfair Museum's Silent Auction.

He showed me his studio in the attic of the bungalow that he shares with his girlfriend, Autumn.  Cedric told me  how he used to live in Atlanta's unique Mattress Factory Lofts near Grant Park and how he found his way to Savannah.

I was excited to know that Cedric actually takes some of the photos that he uses for his mixed media projects. Some of the faces on these pieces are actually neighbors' or friends' kids. So, yes, he can do a commission for you featuring a loved one against one of his nostalgic backdrops.

For more information on Cedric's paintings: http://cedricsmith.com/splash or

or Cedric's blog: http://vintageblood.blogspot.com/

Great Lighting Fixture Source for Preservation Projects

Rejuvenation is a Portland, Oregon based manufacturer and retailer specializing in vintage styled lighting and hardware. The store was born out of necessity--the owners could not find enough period lighting and fixtures to properly renovate their storefront and soon found other homeowners in the same situation.

Rejuvenation began stockpiling original period lighting, doors, windows, and hardware. As they gained momentum in the early 1980's they decided to start up their own manufacturing company and the rest is history. Rejuvenation has built its success of the past but the company has its eyes on the future. Their company is dedicated to becoming carbon-neutral and dedicates 10% of their proceeds back to community organizations.


Check out their website. I guarantee you will spot something that delights you:  http://www.rejuvenation.com

Special thanks to my preservation-minded friend, Erin Melick, for sending along the link.