Ivan Smith Design

Ivan Smith is a Melbourne-based artist specialising in watercolour and acrylic mediums. With a career spanning 35 years as a freelance graphic artist, he has gained multiple ARPA (Press) awards for striking front-cover features in newspapers and magazines.

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As an illustrator and cartoonist, Ivan possesses a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling. He is particularly drawn to the concept of visual parables, conveying narratives with a single glance - with elements of hope, peace, character, and warmth.

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Each painting evolves through consideration of camera angles, color moods, and points of interest. Once the layering washes and blending begins, the magic unfolds and the painting takes on a life of its own.

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Deeply inspired by his Yarra Ranges locale, Ivan finds solace in the Australian landscape. His affinity for the country's diverse wildlife is also evident in his work.