Meet the Kodiak Behind The Canvas
Micah Smith (Kodiak) is a freelance artist born in the Pacific Northwest, where towering evergreens meet the salt-kissed sea and creativity grows wild among rain, mist, and wandering shorelines. Kodiak Coast Arts was born on these rugged coasts—where ancient forests lean into restless waves and the bear stands as a timeless emblem of strength, purpose, and spirit. This is where Micah’s journey as an artist, author, and photographer takes root, with every piece carrying the wild heartbeat of the coast.
Micah’s characters are not simply imagined or AI generated —they are found. Drawn during quiet moments on coastal adventures through tide and timber, they begin as real hand-sketched companions shaped by real places, real light, and real encounters with wildlife. Each sketch is brought home, refined, and carefully animated through hours of intentional digital work. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is hollow. Every creation is built with heart, patience, and soul—honoring both traditional artistry and thoughtful modern tools as part of a larger, hands-on creative process.
Through Kodiak Coast Arts, Micah seeks to create a living bridge between fantasy and reality—where mythical creatures stand beside the very real animals of the Pacific Northwest and beyond, inspired by those encountered along shared travels. Each canvas, photograph, and story is also a tribute to Micah’s father, weaving his memory into the enduring strength of the bear. To Micah, the Kodiak is more than a symbol—it is a guardian, a guide, and a connection between family, creativity, and the wilderness called home.
At Kodiak Coast Arts, art and nature meet. Legacy breathes through creation. And the tides carry stories told in paint, word, and light. Step into the Bear Den and see the world through the eyes of the Kodiak—where strength, story, and the sea live forever side by side.
