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Deb Michell-Smith
Southern Solitude
Acrylic on canvas
Southern Solitude is a reflection on the quiet strength and stillness found along the Fleurieu Peninsula’s rugged coastline. Drawn to the raw, untamed beauty of this southern landscape, I tried to capture a sense of emotional solitude—where the shoreline breathes a moment of stillness. The gentle contours, light tracing patterns across the land, and earthy hues evoke both the physical atmosphere and the internal experience of being present in nature. As with much of my work, this painting is not just a record of place but a response to the feeling it evokes: solitude as a form of resilience, reflection, and renewal. The Fleurieu’s beaches hold a quiet power that resonates deeply with my ongoing exploration of regional Australian landscapes and the stories they carry.
Size: 93 × 64 cm
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About Deb Michell-Smith
Deb Michell-Smith is an emerging artist based in North West NSW, known for her expressive acrylic paintings that celebrate the beauty and resilience of regional Australian landscapes and communities. Raised in Narrabri, she holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the University of Southern Queensland. In 2024, Deb was a finalist in several major art prizes including National Emerging Art Prize and won both the Frost Over Barraba Art Show and the ABC Western Plains Prize. Her work featured in the “Work of Art” regional arts initiative, and she is in the stockrooms of Aspire Gallery Brisbane and Satch&Co Holbrook.
