Jonathan Smith

Jonathan Smith is an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Illustration at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D). Based in Baltimore, he is an active artist and writer whose work spans illustration, alternative comics, editorial portraiture, tabletop game art, and small press publications, with international and U.S. exhibitions.

His academic training includes a BFA in Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking from Towson University and an MFA in Illustration and Visual Culture from Washington University in St. Louis. In his teaching, he emphasizes authorial thinking, initiative, and fostering student independence, confidence, and clarity of thought.

• Research and creative practice focus on narrative illustration, visual storytelling, and interdisciplinary art forms.
• Specializes in analog and digital techniques in drawing, printmaking, and game-based visual design.

While no publications or research grants are listed, his professional artistic output reflects a strong engagement with contemporary illustration and independent comics culture. He contributes to the academic mission of PCA&D through studio-based instruction and mentorship in visual arts.

Professional Affiliations & Teaching:

• Adjunct Instructor, Department of Illustration, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
• Focus on student-centered pedagogy integrating fine arts foundations with contemporary illustrative practices