In the Twilight

This painting came together in many layers, building up deep blues and purples, then scraping back, blending, and adding pops of brighter colour like punchy magenta and hints of green.

It leans into that moody, early-evening feeling when everything is fading into shadow but the sky still holds some light.

I used a mix of tools—brushes for soft, blended areas and palette knives for more textured sections. You’ll see drips, scratches, and marks left on purpose to keep it feeling loose and alive. Some parts are smooth and hazy, others are more raw and energetic.

This painting is on a stretched canvas with the edges painted a complementary colour for a sleek finish. It can be hung without an external frame, however professional framing in a floating frame is available via Bluethumb and can be selected when adding to cart.

Images of the painting framed may be included to help collectors visualise what the painting will look like framed.

The painting is initialed on the front, signed and dated on the back and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

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Dayarne Smith is an Australian abstract artist who paints with instinct, energy, and a deep love of colour. Based in Muswellbrook, in the NSW Upper Hunter, she works from her home studio, surrounded by the ever-changing rural landscape. Her paintings are bold, layered, and expressive—imagined places that feel familiar but can’t be pinned down.

She works primarily with acrylic and mixed media, letting each painting take shape as she goes. There’s no strict plan, just a process of layering colour, texture, and movement until the work finds its own rhythm. It’s less about capturing a scene and more about translating a feeling—resilience, discovery, the tension between chaos and calm.

Whether drawing from the rugged coastline, her own backyard, or fleeting moments of light and hope, Dayarne’s paintings are personal but open-ended, inviting viewers to find their own connection. At the heart of it all is colour—bold, intuitive, and full of life.