Painter in oil and watercolour, born in Chislehurst, Kent. He attended Brixton School of Building and Architecture, serving for a time in Royal Air Force in World War II. Studied art at Heatherley’s School of Fine Art and Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, teachers including David Ghilchik. Smith’s main works were marine pictures. He was a member of Wapping Group of Artists, Chelsea Art Society and Croydon Art Society, and also exhibited in provinces. National Westminster Bank and Sutton and Leamington Borough Councils hold examples. Lived in Peasmarsh, Sussex.