An illustrator, graphic designer, and author specializing in the field of comics, Vernon Smith has been creating art since he was able to hold a pencil. His first illustrated book, One Boat, was printed when he was in first grade. Since then, Smith has worked on several comic book series, including several of his own titles, one of which was completely crowd-funded. He also produces marketing artwork for both independent and worldwide businesses. Smith opened his own studio, El MacFearsome Comic Squares, in 2005.
Smith graduated from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of New Orleans. While attending UNO, he received the Judge’s Award and the Faculty Award for his submissions to the annual drawing competition. Smith is a mainstay in the independent comic book scene, and his work has been featured on GeeksOfDoom.com and ComicsAlliance.com. Smith regularly attends comic conventions and book signings, representing his work around the country.
The author and illustrator lives in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. While not writing and illustrating, he focuses on his most important role—being a father. |