David Smart

Painting and drawing have always given me a sense of joy from a young age.

After many years working in farming and mining and not focusing on my art, I have once again realised how much happiness and joy being creative brings me and I am now giving it the space it deserves in my life.

Having also lived in the Kimberley for eight years and falling in love with the beauty and sheer wildness that is on your doorstep, I find that it is weaving its way into my artwork, especially my paintings.

I love to paint landscapes and nature in brighter colours to give a sense of magic and wonderment as this is what I am drawn to in my mind when I think of our beautiful Earth and all its forms.

Aside from my drawing and painting, my wife and I also create sculptures for indoor and outdoor settings using recycled timber and lead lighting, which produces stunning results with the colours of the glass and wood together. Each piece is so individual and beautiful with its own shape and stunning colours, they are such a joy to co-create together.