Tucker Smith was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. As he grew up there, he developed an interest in drawing, but he didn't think it was possible to make a living as an artist. It wasn't until he attended the University of Wyoming that he seriously started to consider a fine art career.
Today Tucker Smith’s art is part of the permanent collections of such respected galleries as the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma and the American West Art Museum in Wyoming. Smith is a member of the National Academy of Western Art and is the recipient of many major art awards, including the prestigious Prix de West.