Peter Smith graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design with a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration. From his beginnings working in the Walt Disney animation gallery at Disney/MGM Studios in Florida to doing his college internship at Marvel Comics in New York City, he has worked as a professional illustrator for over two decades. Throughout his career, Peter has done work for companies such as DC Comics, Disney, Universal Studios, Marvel Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, IDW Publishing, IMAGE Comics, Skybound Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Crimson Fable Studios, and Mad Cave Studios.

In addition to his professional work in the art field Peter is also the animation director at the Florida Film Academy in Winter Garden, Florida. Here he develops the curriculum for the animation department, teaches animation, illustration, and design.