About the Artist
Aimee Smith
Licensed Golf Course Artist | Featured in Golf Digest | Live Event Painter
My Story
From Healthcare to Canvas
I never planned to become a golf course artist. After graduate school, I built a career as a Physician Assistant, but painting was always there in the background something I did for myself, a creative outlet that balanced the structure of healthcare.
Everything changed when I met my husband, a professional golfer from Scotland. Suddenly I was introduced to this whole world I'd never really paid attention to before. Golf courses aren't just places to play they're these incredible landscapes with dramatic light, rolling terrain, and centuries of history. I started painting courses as gifts for friends, and before I knew it, people were asking for commissions. That's when I realized I could actually do this full-time.
Making the leap from healthcare to art was terrifying and exciting. But it opened doors I never imagined. I became licensed with St Andrews Links, Pebble Beach, Royal Dornoch courses I'd only dreamed about visiting, let alone painting. I've done live painting at the Buffalo Trace distillery, created tournament posters for professional golf events, and been featured in Golf Digest. It's been quite a journey.
Recognition & Licensing
Credentials
I've been fortunate to work with some incredible organizations and venues. From Golf Digest features to collaborations with the Golf Channel and NBC Sports, each opportunity has helped me grow as an artist and connect with the golf community in meaningful ways.
Licensed Courses
- St Andrews Links
- Pebble Beach Company
- Royal Dornoch Golf Club
- Portmarnock Golf Club
- Real Club Valderrama
- And Others
Memberships
- Oil Painters of America
- Portrait Society of America
- Academy of Golf Art
- The Chestnut Group
- FAA & CAA Certified Drone Pilot
Partnerships
- Sazerac Company
- Ingram Whiskey
- Dragon Park Venues
- Golf Channel
- NBC Sports
My Approach
How I Work
I paint in oils on large canvases the kind you feel like you could walk right into. Light is everything to me. The way it plays across fairways at sunrise, how it catches the rough on a windy afternoon, that golden hour glow over a links course. That's what I'm always chasing.
Whenever possible, I shoot my own reference photos. I'm FAA drone certified, which lets me capture those sweeping aerial views that really show the architecture of a course. But honestly, nothing beats being there in person. The smell of the grass, the sound of the wind, the feel of the place you can't get that from a photo. That's why I love plein air painting on location when I can.
I work out of my studio near Nashville, Tennessee, where I grew up. I'm constantly exploring the intersection of art and golf, and when I'm not painting, you'll usually find me on some kind of adventure with my husband and our two daughters.
What I Offer
Services
Custom Commissions
Original golf course paintings tailored to your vision. Perfect for private collections and corporate spaces.
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Live Tournament Painting
Official tournament artist capturing the energy and excitement of professional golf events in real-time.
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Live Wedding Painting
Capture your special day with a live painted masterpiece created during your wedding celebration.
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Plein Air Painting
On-location painting sessions capturing the authentic atmosphere and natural beauty of golf courses in real-time.
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Press & Features
Golf Artist Aimee Smith
Aimee's Highland Trip Inspired Sunrise Painting
US Artist Inspired by Royal Dornoch
Aimee's Latest Artwork Commissioned by Former Golf Pro
St Andrews Links Collegiate Event 2024
Collaboration as official tournament artist
Featured Cover Artist
Recognized for contributions to golf art and heritage
Let's Create Something Beautiful Together
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