Joshua Smith

Drawing, Painting

Joshua Smith is a self-taught illustrator based in Dayton, Ohio, where he was born and continues to live and work. With a deep passion for visual storytelling, Joshua creates highly detailed illustrations that blend imaginative worlds with expressive linework. His work reflects a personal journey of artistic discovery outside traditional institutions.

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Art, to me, is not a career path or a means to an end. It’s a source of meaning that is pure and infinitely valuable.

It’s how I interpret the world, how I search for meaning, and how I stay honest with myself. I create because I have to, not because it’s profitable or popular.

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The Impasse

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Hand Drawn Digital (Procreate)