About

Artist Mission Statement

To provide high quality designs and art bringing value beyond expectation. Without passion talent is wasted. Dedication and a high level of communication to bring your project to life is what you can expect.  

Art is my life and the way I connect. There was never a question of what I should be doing with my life. The question is always how do I take it to the next level every day.

 

Born in the Netherlands but lived across the United States.  She began developing her craft in Alamogordo, New Mexi­co at the age of 11 with a private instructor from Germany. In 2003, after moving to Ohio, La’Toya graduated from Stivers School Of The Arts with recognition and winner of the congressional competition. In 2004 She was asked to return to Stivers as an oil painting instructor. In 2006 her and a partner co-owned AirHeadz custom Airbrush and Art studio for three years beginning her venture into graphic design.

Now La’Toya has immersed herself even further by coming to Houston for more opportunities with a creative community and inspiration. In less than three years she has received recognition in the 2017 City Wide African American Artist Exhibition, placed in a creative artist competition earning a cash reward, and employed as one of the first Peer Mentors at The Art Institute of Houston creating new events and assisting other creative’s.  La’Toya also founded the student group The Fine Arts club and now secures multiple small business and personal clients along with much more. La’Toya Smith has now graduated from The Art Institute of Houston with a Bachelors degree in Graphic and Web Design. She was also awarded Best In Show at her graduation portfolio show.