Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Smith moved to New York City in the mid-eighties to study at Pratt Institute – Brooklyn. After matriculating from Pratt he made New York City his home until June 2004 when he relocated to Miami. While living in New York City, Smith made his living as an iconoclastic artist known for his highly recognizable paintings, animations and design work. Corporate patronage helped Smith become an increasingly recognizable figure in the crowded New York City art world, and his patrons included the likes of MTV, Pepsi, New York Knicks, Rolling Stone, Sony, UB40, Chrysler, Walt Disney Co, and many more.

The distinctiveness of Smith’s work culminated in the national Absolut Vodka campaign in 1996, entitled “Absolut Smith”. His artwork is has been displayed in the U.S. and abroad, including all major contemporary art fairs. The works have been seen in major motion pictures and in global campaigns such as the poster design commissioned by the United States Olympic Team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and his work can be seen in Taco Bell retail locations internationally.

Smith has been involved with the academic community for the majority of his career. He first started teaching at Parsons School of Design in New York City in the early 1990’s and enjoyed an eleven-year tenure in the Illustration department. He also was an instructor at Pratt, his alma mater, in the Communication Design department for two years. Over the years he has taught and lectured at several other institutions including over 5 years at the Miami Ad School, and lectured at many other institutions including; University of the Arts, Vanderbilt, General Assembly, University of Delaware, Cleveland Institute of Art, Altos De Chavon, and SCAD.

When Smith is not working he likes to indulge his interests in vintage motorcycles, senseless adventures, and the outdoors.