Ryan Smith is a multimedia artist from Baltimore, Maryland.

For over 10 years Smith has been creating a body of work, in a variety of media that focuses on the contrasting sides of human emotion, and how to cope with the extremes of our natural instincts.

His art is meant to stir up unused or even unwanted feelings, arouse curiosity, and invigorate the viewer. Encompassing all sides of life's colorful spectrum, he often utilizes vibrant colors and playful imagery juxtaposed with dark, unsettling content. This dichotomy is not meant to frighten or confuse the audience; instead it should lessen the discomfort associated with the unfamiliar.

After receiving his undergraduate degree in Graphic Design from Towson University, he attended the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) to earn an MFA in Photographic & Electronic Media, an MA in Digital Art, a teaching certificate, and was awarded the Murthy Digital Arts Grant.

Smith is currently an adjunct professor. He teaches Foundations and Digital Art + Design related courses at Towson University, and Interactive Media classes at UMBC. In addition to teaching, he works as a freelance photographer, web designer, musician, and video specialist.