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Dianne Smith: Evoking emotion & authenticity

Art Lovers | 8 October 2022

Written by Anna Itkonen

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Dianne Smith is a visual artist living and working on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Her art revolves around nature and natural beauty, just like her childhood growing up in Tasmania.

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Dianne Smith

“For as long as I can remember, I have been attracted to reflections on water and the tiny moments of bright sunlight playing on the surface of a creek or a stream. I love rock pools and the beach, but I am in love with streams and creeks,” Dianne said. “The random patterns that unfold and dissipate in my paintings and the colours and shapes of foliage emerging together; it is in those unusual marks and patterns where people can experience a moment.”

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Floating along | 121 x 91cm, Oil on stretched canvas

Dianne paints primarily with oils and in a semi-abstract style. She effortlessly combines her medium with other ones to achieve the effect she is after, acrylics, mixed media or even a touch of burnt charcoal.

“I paint semi-abstract, but I am interested in the micro marks, the tiny details. I take a lot of photographs and refer to them in the beginning of the creative process, but from there on, I work from memory and intuition. I enjoy the challenge of visual problem-solving. I am often unsure of the outcome, but I love taking the risk.”

Alasunlit Patterns

Sunlit patterns | 76 x 76cm, Oil on gallery wrapped canvas

Dianne’s colours come from nature as well. “The more you look into the tiny moments, the more you see the colours. I love the blues complimenting with warm pinks and oranges.”

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Flora Parade | 100 x 75cm, Oil on stretched canvas

Dianne is a qualified art teacher and has taught painting and photography to children and adults alike. She paints on daily basis and regularly interacts and works with other artists through art residencies overseas, such as Beijing, Paris and Berlin. “It is the critique you get from your fellow artist,” Dianne said. “I suppose it is more professional development rather than influence. It is the interaction and collaboration, research and reflection.”

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Drifting along | 91 x 61cm, Oil on stretched canvas

Dianne is one of the artists featured in the current season of The Block. “I worked with Sarah and Tom in house number one. I have two prints of my semi-abstract creek paintings included in the interior of the hallway,” she said. “It has been a fantastic experience! And Art Lovers Australia supported me throughout the journey, which is much appreciated.”

Limited Edition Print 122 X 91 Cm Sun Play

Sun Play | 107 x 81cm, Oil on stretched canvas | AS SEEN ON THE BLOCK 2022

“Art is so subjective and open to so many interpretations. It evokes emotions and authenticity, and I believe that is what people respond to, that is what resonates,” she described. “Intention is really important for me, however. I have dabbled with portraits and still-life but always come back to landscapes. It needs to be meaningful to express myself and the joy I feel when immersed in the landscape. You need to have real emotion, and I don’t think I have it to that degree with anything else. That is why landscape is my thing.”

Alaslow Stream

Slow stream | 122 x 91cm, Oil on stretched canvas | AS SEEN ON THE BLOCK 2022

Dianne Smith has exhibited in many solo shows and group exhibitions. Her work is held in public and private collections throughout Australia and overseas in London, France, Berlin and Hong Kong. Her paintings were selected to appear in season 13 of Selling Houses Australia and in the 2022 season of The Block.

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