David Smart – Drawer, Painter, Sculptor

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

I grew up in the wheat belt in Western Australia, where we were always outside in nature.
I have a love of the outdoors and it has always bought me a sense of freedom and peace in my life.

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.

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, 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 create.