When people talk about artists, they usually think of someone slaving away in a loft at a canvas, detached from the world perched in their creative space. But creativity lives in all of us. The magic to breathe life into characters you know and love is only limited by your imagination. And today’s artist fearlessly does just that. Tod Allen Smith is known across the fan community as someone who can weave the magic we only wish for.
Tod Allen Smith has been a Star Wars artist with Topps trading cards, having worked on various sketch card sets since 2007. His dream as a kid in the late 70’s was to be part of Star Wars, and that dream came true. Then in 2019, Tod was asked by the Mandalorian Mercs to draw a special print to use for charity at Star Wars Celebration Chicago. The print was noticed by more than just the casual Star Wars fan.
Along with working for Topps and other trading card companies, Tod has also done illustrations for role playing and table top skirmish games. His work captures the kind of sci-fi and fantasy that resonates with fans. And just like any Jedi master, Tod uses his gifts to teach art to kids and adults alike.
When Tod isn’t hard at work on his art, he works part time for AMED EMS in Altoona Pennsylvania.
Some of Tods work can be found at https://m.facebook.com/ZeroGGraphics/
His earlier work can be viewed at https://www.deviantart.com/norvandell
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