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| Uko Smith, a Washington, D.C. native now living 
        in Columbus, Oh graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design 
        with a degree in illustration/design and a minor in fashion. Uko is becoming 
        known for his unique style for the erotic pinup and his sensual style 
        of work. Collectors and admirers of his work have come to notice his distinctive 
        use of linework and stylized realization. Always looking to make his work 
        distinguished from others in the field, he blends his style of design 
        and illustration into a very unique package that definitely separates 
        it from others.  As always admiring the female form, Uko gives 
          great attention to the emotion and alluring look of his females whether 
          it be the eyes, hair or clothing designs he decides to adorn them with( 
          if any at all). His attraction to the female form “goes way back 
          as a young child to looking through lots of Frazetta books and Playboy 
          magazines. Inspirational artists that Uko has admired throughout the 
          years are aformentioned Frazetta, Michelangelo, Robert McGinnis, John 
          Byrne, Kevin Nowlan, Serpieri, Bridgman, Vargas, Petty, Larry Stroman 
          are just a few on the list. | 
| CREDITS/ PUBLICATIONS | 
| DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Heavy Metal, Marquis Magazine, Resaurus Toys, Guardians of Order, White Wolf Publishing, Circuit City, Wendys International, MidCoast Marketing, National City Bank, CPM Manga, Julie Strains Nightmare on Pinup Street, Strictly Underground, Aristata Publishing, Digital Webbing Presents |