Todd Smith

Todd Smith is an artist from Springfield, OH who specializes in acrylic toll painting, multimedia, and stain glass. He enjoys painting anything from floral arrangements and landscapes to bright colored and abstract work. He is also known for his beautiful repurposed furniture pieces and coasters. Prior to becoming one of our artists, Todd received his degree in Mental Health Services from St. Petersburg Junior college in St. Petersburg, FL. He worked in a large residential rehabilitation program for seven years before returning to Dayton, OH. Todd found huge inspiration from Terry Schalnat, his former teacher and founder of We Care Arts. Aside from art technique and application, Terry encouraged and taught him the importance of goal setting, and having patience. Todd had never felt so much self-esteem and value in his life until he started at We Care Arts back in 2007. He states that the environment makes him feel supported, needed, and loved. When a customer buys a piece that Todd has created, it gives him a feeling of purpose, bringing value and meaning to his life, and he describes this as the “most terrific feeling in the world.” As an artist, Todd is happier than he has ever been and his success and accomplishments truly shine through in his work.