About the Artist
Hi, I’m Everett Kinkade Smet
I live in rural California, leading workshops after-hours and finding time for ceramics and watercolor painting any chance I get. I love to play with my dog, cook with my husband, and binge read novels. Above all else, I find myself wanting to encourage creative freedom and authenticity through my workshops. Everyone has something they want to create. Whatever your something is, I’m here to support it.
Artist Statement
My art draws inspiration from the beauty of the natural world and explores themes of earth-connection.
In my primary medium, ceramics, I seek to echo the raw beauty of nature itself. My pieces feature organic, imperfect shapes, and rich, natural tones. I desire to make work that might seamlessly blend into the wilderness if left behind, a testament to my desire to merge art with the untamed world.
My art is enhanced by quiet moments spent in nature. I seek to share this profound connection and invite others to pause, observe, and appreciate the world in its simple yet complex beauty.
My Maker’s Mark
My maker's mark features my initials which form the shape of a butterfly, representing metamorphosis, a change of the nature of a person or thing into a different one. I believe metamorphosis occurs on a personal level through the transformative power of art and creativity, which is why I dedicate time to teaching and leading creativity workshops. Metamorphosis also occurs as a critical part of ceramics, which undergo many changes during the process of forming, firing and glazing work.
Kinkade Legacy
As the youngest daughter of Thomas Kinkade, my fondest memories of him were when he was happy, healthy, and making art. Sadly, he passed away when I was a teen, and I didn’t get the chance to learn from him the way I would have liked to. As an adult, I have discovered the same love of art that he had, and have self-taught various artistic mediums. I have three profoundly creative sisters and a mother who leads our family with strength and compassion. Our family has continued the Kinkade Legacy of making art accessible to all through the Kinkade Family Foundation.
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