Delaney Smith

Back in January, my dear friend Christina Taylor invited me to teach paper casting during a course she was coteaching for Penn State at Philadelphia Museum of Art where she works as Conservator of Works of Art on Paper.

The course was called Methods of Object Study - Understanding Works of Art on Paper, and the process of making and casting paper gave students a tactile experience to compliment their reading and visual studies in order to better understand the process of Western papermaking. The students immediately jumped in to work as a team pulling sheets and helping each other cast designs they composed of lasercut shapes and letters I brought from my studio. This was my first time working in a conservation lab, and I was endlessly amazed by the tools and setup.

This was also an opportunity to visit Chris and get a glimpse in the beautiful life he and Christina have created in Philly. I miss my friends but am thankful every time we get a chance to catch up.

🌖 Part I of my most impactful moments of the year ✨

In a little less than three weeks I’ll travel to Penland to teach a two-week workshop on paper casting. It’s an immense privilege to be invited back and experience the intense magic of this place.

offers scholarships, studio assistantships, and stand by programs offering half price tuition for teachers, military & locals. They identify access, inclusion and sustainability as top priorities and the results of their efforts are apparent on campus. If you’re curious about Penland, I’m happy to chat. For@those of you signed up for Session 6 - Paper in Space, I can’t wait to meet you!

SpeedBump lil d is this Saturday✨This is our third year, and we are bigger than ever! 17 locations across Denton, with over 100 artists represented. I’ll be at False Door, for the first time ever sharing a spot with ! I’m so excited, Anna has been such a fantastic CoDirector, and it’s been fun putting together False Door with them this year. Stop by for some large than life delights🌷and some new work of mine using techniques I’ve never done before. Saturday, May 24, 3410 Heather Lane
Free to register! The link is in my bio, and go follow to see the other locations.

I’m excited to announce that I am officially a part of Speedbump lil d 2024! SpeedBump gives artists in Denton, TX a platform to show their work in a more intimate and personal way.

This art tour will take place this Saturday, May 25, 11a-4p, and you can register for free tickets on the website. Go give a follow to see all the participating artists and locations!

Catch me at on April 27➰
I’ll be at the Sew Gold booth with other members with a limited run of cast paper and laser cut jewelry.

Come by and see us!

Denton Makers + Thinline
Saturday, April 27 • 1-6p
Downtown Denton Square

Let’s workshop your workshop!

You’ll learn the key factors in putting together a successful workshop, and how to deliver it in a way that resonates with people.

Many thanks for for hosting! I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my knowledge and even failures in order to help future instructors.

Let’s Workshop Your Workshop
Oak Cliff Cultural Center
March 2, 2024 • 2:00-3:30p
$5-$10 sliding scale
Registration required: https://www.eyeland.studio/workshops-1

I won this gorgeous Pink Princess from a contest the Brown Thumb put on, and cannot be happier. She’s going in my studio for sure.

I hardly ever win (unless it’s air hockey) and winning from one of my fav local businesses is 💯

Thanks so much to Monique at .brownthumb and all the lovely folks that work there. 🌿

Friends, I’ll have a small batch of paper cast wearables at Oil and Cotton‘s mercantile on December 9 ➿💛💜 Hope to see you there!

Saturday, December 9 • 11a-5p
Oil and Cotton
2313 Beatrice St, Suite 100

Poster on second slide designed by ⚡️

New studio!

This space is feeling abundant. Ideas are coming off the shelf and I’m feeding them time and energy. I’ve recently been laid off from my design job and decided to put the creative energy I’ve been using for commercial work into my studio practice. It feels good and scary all at the same time. I tell my students when you get to the unknown part it’s terrifying, but keep going. If you keep pushing, you’ll get to the really good stuff.

A huge thank you to for creating space in Denton for musicians and artists.

Slide 1: pulp painting sketches, dyed with Osage orange, cochineal, aardvark colors

Slides 2-5: studio setup

Slide 6: Walking back from lunch at .one.artisanal with after a studio visit

Slide 7: giving Fannie all the love during a visit