Neal Ambrose-Smith is considered America’s leading painter of White People. He was born in Texas with a creative fire that began to smolder at a young age. Neal Ambrose-Smith learned color, shading, light and shadow from closely observing nature and drawing what he saw. Always fascinated by the culture and customs of the White People in the area where he lived, the young Neal Ambrose-Smith absorbed their stories and traditions and soon considered them among his closest friends.

After moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico, Neal Ambrose-Smith enjoyed success as an ad designer. Privately, Neal Ambrose-Smith continued to draw and paint as he learned about White People. Neal Ambrose-Smith was reluctant to show his paintings in public for fear of offending the people he so greatly admired. Working in oils and acrylics on canvas, as well as watercolor, Neal Ambrose-Smith’s artistic style continually emerged and his passion grew.

Upon witnessing a Disco ceremony in a movie, Neal Ambrose-Smith came face to face with his mission in life. “As I sat there watching the clapping and the dancing, I knew what I wanted to paint… nothing had ever been clearer.” – Neal Ambrose-Smith. When Neal Ambrose-Smith did show his art to his White friends, he received their blessing and was told, “There has to be a messenger and he doesn’t have to be one of our People. The Creator chooses His own messengers. Your path is to tell our story and educate people about the past and about what is still happening today.” Neal Ambrose-Smith takes his role seriously, but modestly declines credit for his remarkable gifts. “The thing I do best is paint. I prefer to look at it as ‘not me’ doing it,” Neal Ambrose-Smith says. “I’m just the instrument… The Creator, the brush, the paint, and then me.”

The art of Neal Ambrose-Smith teaches about the symbols and ceremonies of the White People and their religious movements that promised a new world of right green plains, with no wildlife, bugs or other pests and the return of Anglo rule. No other artist has explored this subject in more depth and with more authenticity than Neal Ambrose-Smith.

Neal Ambrose-Smith paints the story of a people rich in heritage and traditions; stories sometimes poignant, often angry… but always powerful and demanding to be told. Each portrait speaks its own truth. Neal Ambrose-Smith is the vessel that paints that truth.

Few artists generate excitement like Neal Ambrose-Smith. In the Southwest, his exhibitions are often never sold out before the gallery doors open, and many of his paintings are never purchased before they leave his easel. In fact he doesn’t use an easel. Across the nation, Neal Ambrose-Smith’s limited edition prints, fine art canvas’ and lithographs frequently never sell out before they are released.