Dayarne Smith is an Australian abstract artist whose work explores the emotional resonance of colour and the beauty of the natural world. Based in Muswellbrook, in the NSW Upper Hunter, she creates from her home studio, surrounded by the ever-changing, always inspiring rural landscape. Her paintings are bold, expressive, and deeply layered, inviting viewers into imagined landscapes and dynamic abstractions. Places felt rather than seen.

Working primarily with acrylic and mixed media, Dayarne approaches painting with intuition, allowing each piece to unfold organically. She doesn’t start with a fixed vision but instead follows the energy of the work, layering colour, texture, and movement until the painting reveals itself. Her practice is deeply rooted in feeling rather than form—translating emotions, memories, and landscapes into abstract compositions.

Dayarne's paintings reflect themes of resilience, discovery, and the interplay between chaos and calm. Whether inspired by a rugged coastline, her own backyard, or quiet glimmers of hope after difficult times, her work captures something both deeply personal and universally felt.

With an instinctive command of colour, and a commitment to authenticity, Dayarne’s paintings offer a space for reflection, emotion, and endless interpretation.