Deb Michell-Smith, In The Bay, 2026
Acrylic on canvas, 33x43cm framed
Deb Michell-Smith is an Australian artist based on a farm near Narrabri in north-west New South Wales. Working primarily in acrylic on canvas, her paintings celebrate the beauty, resilience and quiet stories of regional Australia through expressive mark-making, layered colour and recurring patterns.
Growing up on a large grazing property, Deb developed a deep connection to the Australian landscape that continues to shape her practice. Her work explores the relationship between people, place and memory, drawing inspiration from the outback, agricultural life, birds, coastlines and the colours of the natural world. Whether depicting vast paddocks, ancient ranges or the movement of birds across the sky, her paintings invite viewers to pause and reflect on the enduring spirit of the land.
Deb holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts and has been recognised as a finalist in numerous national art prizes, including the National Emerging Art Prize, John Villiers Outback Art Prize, Pro Hart Outback Art Prize, Tattersall's Landscape Art Prize, Waverley 9x5 Landscape Art Prize and the Prospect Portrait Prize. In 2025 she was awarded the People's Choice Award at the BAMM Biennale Portrait Prize and has held successful solo exhibitions, including The Pattern of Birds at Michael Reid Southern Highlands. Her work is held in private collections throughout Australia.
I paint the places that stay with me. Whether I'm walking through the outback, sitting beside the sea or driving home across the plains, I'm always noticing colour, movement and the small details that give a landscape its character. The flight of birds, the tracks through the grass, weathered rocks, a lone tree or the way the light changes across a paddock all become part of the story.
Back in the studio, I work in acrylic, building each painting through layers of colour, drawing and repeated marks. Pattern has become a natural part of my process. It helps me slow down, simplify what I'm seeing and capture not just what a place looks like, but how it feels to be there. My paintings aren't about creating a perfect representation of the landscape. They're about memory, connection and the feeling of belonging to a place. I hope they encourage people to pause for a moment, notice the beauty in the everyday and perhaps be reminded of somewhere that feels like home.
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Shipping & Collection
This artwork is available for collection from The Corner Store Gallery or can be shipped after the close of the exhibition on August 30 2026.
Small artworks can be delivered anywhere in Australia for a flat rate of $35, with an additional $5 per extra item purchased online. Simply select Small Artwork Australia Wide Flat Rate at checkout.
We take great care in packaging all artworks to ensure they arrive safely.
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Deb Michell-Smith, In The Bay, 2026
Acrylic on canvas, 33x43cm framed
Deb Michell-Smith is an Australian artist based on a farm near Narrabri in north-west New South Wales. Working primarily in acrylic on canvas, her paintings celebrate the beauty, resilience and quiet stories of regional Australia through expressive mark-making, layered colour and recurring patterns.
Growing up on a large grazing property, Deb developed a deep connection to the Australian landscape that continues to shape her practice. Her work explores the relationship between people, place and memory, drawing inspiration from the outback, agricultural life, birds, coastlines and the colours of the natural world. Whether depicting vast paddocks, ancient ranges or the movement of birds across the sky, her paintings invite viewers to pause and reflect on the enduring spirit of the land.
Deb holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts and has been recognised as a finalist in numerous national art prizes, including the National Emerging Art Prize, John Villiers Outback Art Prize, Pro Hart Outback Art Prize, Tattersall's Landscape Art Prize, Waverley 9x5 Landscape Art Prize and the Prospect Portrait Prize. In 2025 she was awarded the People's Choice Award at the BAMM Biennale Portrait Prize and has held successful solo exhibitions, including The Pattern of Birds at Michael Reid Southern Highlands. Her work is held in private collections throughout Australia.
I paint the places that stay with me. Whether I'm walking through the outback, sitting beside the sea or driving home across the plains, I'm always noticing colour, movement and the small details that give a landscape its character. The flight of birds, the tracks through the grass, weathered rocks, a lone tree or the way the light changes across a paddock all become part of the story.
Back in the studio, I work in acrylic, building each painting through layers of colour, drawing and repeated marks. Pattern has become a natural part of my process. It helps me slow down, simplify what I'm seeing and capture not just what a place looks like, but how it feels to be there. My paintings aren't about creating a perfect representation of the landscape. They're about memory, connection and the feeling of belonging to a place. I hope they encourage people to pause for a moment, notice the beauty in the everyday and perhaps be reminded of somewhere that feels like home.
Contact us about personal payment plans and Layby.
Shipping & Collection
This artwork is available for collection from The Corner Store Gallery or can be shipped after the close of the exhibition on August 30 2026.
Small artworks can be delivered anywhere in Australia for a flat rate of $35, with an additional $5 per extra item purchased online. Simply select Small Artwork Australia Wide Flat Rate at checkout.
We take great care in packaging all artworks to ensure they arrive safely.
As original artworks are unique, all sales are considered final. If your artwork arrives damaged in transit, please contact us as soon as possible so we can assist.
For full details, please view our Shipping Policy or Refund Policy.
