Lena Regina

Artist. Advocate. Dreamer.
Vision-Loss Speaker.

ARTIST BIO
Lena Regina Smith is a low vision artist living with Granular Corneal Dystrophy and brings a unique perspective to creating and expressing via playful and engaging works of art. Based in Northwest Arkansas, her work focuses on tactile painting and creative accessibility. She creates colorful and expressive acrylics using her hands and fingers as primary tools, emphasizing texture, movement, and physical engagement with the surface. She uses any kind of materials that pique her interests such as foam clay, broken toys, and other crafty items. Her process prioritizes touch as vision is not her best therefore allowing the material itself to guide each piece. She occasionally shares her process through live painting and creative sessions online.
Emotion, music, movement, colors and texture influence her creative process. Lena Regina enjoys bringing art directly into the community and hosts a free monthly arts and crafts gathering in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She believes this encourages creativity and connection for all ages
EDUCATION
~Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
~University of Arkansas at Little Rock
~Emphasis in Studio Art, Theater Arts, and Anthropology
~Harambee Award for Academic ExcellenceAWARDS & RECOGNITION~2026: Fayetteville Public Library Blind Art Exhibition, Participating Artist
~2026: Artist, AHA! Art Immersion Exhibition, Wailoa Arts & Cultural Center, Hilo, HI
~2026: Access Art Event, Fayetteville Public Library, Participating Artist
~2025: Rare Artist Program, Artist Receptions, Washington, D.C. (Capitol Hill) & San Francisco
~2025: Blind Travel Foundation Grant Recipient; presentation of tactile artwork in Austin, TX
~2025: Guest Speaker, Arkansas Council of the Blind, 53rd State Convention
~2025: Featured Artist, Unbroken: Artistic Triumphs of Survivors, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR
~2025: Featured Artist, The Bloom Room
~2025: Residency & Creative Exchange Fund Recipient, “Beyond Sight,” The Medium, Springdale, AR
~2024: Rare Artist Winner, Hidden Clarity
~International Winner, CreativeLive Photography ContestSPEAKING & MEDIA FEATURES~Featured speaker: Rebelution Conference, EveryLife Foundation webinar, Modern Romantic Podcast, Elevivo Podcast, The Rebel Tribe Podcast, Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter, Peace at Home, Speaking of Women’s Health Convention
~Featured in books, podcasts, and magazinesEXHIBITIONS & CREATIVE PROJECTS
~Portrait commission: Tanya Tucker and Grayson Tucker
~Cover artist: Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter fundraising event
~Album cover artwork: multiple music projects
~Art on the Bricks: Participating artist
~Rare Artist Program: Artist receptions, Washington, D.C. & San Francisco, CACOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
~Founder, Rooted in Love Ministries: Provides produce from her personal garden and supports local outreach efforts
~Founder, Free Art Classes: Offers free monthly community art classes and materials
~Frequent volunteer and in-kind art donor for nonprofit events and community programs
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Art • Entertainment • Experiences🎨 Paintings for sale
Original artwork, whimsical florals, abstracts.✨ Live Art Experiences
Live painting, blind portraits, and Faux-to Booth sketches created on the spot.🌈 Event Entertainment
Glitter tattoos and creative interactive art for festivals, parties, and community events.🤝 Face Painting & Henna
Available through partner artist Tia.📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Text Only: 479-755-4368