Daniel Smith is a premier airbrush, oil and acrylic artist and painter in the Western Australian art scene, renowned for his breathtaking, high-end gallery realist paintings. Today, his primary artistic focus is embracing the exacting precision of the airbrush to create hyper-realistic paintings and exclusive limited-edition giclee prints for discerning art collectors.

Mastery in Photo-Realism & Fine Art Prints

Daniel translates years of traditional painting experience directly through his airbrush nozzle, creating work that is daring, dynamic, and defined by photographic precision. His core portfolio is heavily focused on producing original, high-end photo-realist canvases. To make his highly sought-after work accessible to a broader audience of collectors, Daniel also meticulously reproduces these original paintings as premium, limited-edition giclee prints, ensuring the depth, clarity, and uncompromising detail of his original airbrush work is preserved in every edition.

The Foundation Behind the Precision

Daniel’s mastery of the airbrush is built upon a formidable foundation of traditional fine art. Originally establishing a global reputation through classical oils on canvas and large-scale murals (including works at Miss Chow’s in Claremont), his fine art background elevates his photo-realist work far beyond standard techniques. This classical training has seen him exhibit in London, Birmingham, Melbourne, and Perth, painting notable portraits of figures like comedian Ben Elton and former WA Premier Mark McGowan.

A Meditative Approach to Creation

The intense, unwavering concentration required for flawless airbrush realism is fueled by a profound chapter in his life: spending much of his twenties as a Theravadan Buddhist Monk in the UK and Thailand.

Though he moved to Australia in 2010 and transitioned back to lay life, this period of spiritual immersion remains the bedrock of his creative process. Daniel treats every pass of the airbrush as a form of moving meditation. Whether he is laying down paint on a large-scale canvas in his studio or working as a resident tattoo artist at Subiaco's Bittersweet Tattoo Studio, his deep contemplation of form, detail, and mindfulness shines through in every masterpiece he creates.