ABOUT HAYLEY
Colour-loving multidisciplinary ARTIST and EDUCATOR inspiring CREATIVITY & JOY one brushstroke at a time!
Meet Hayley.
Hi! I’m Hayley, a Gold-Coast based multidisciplinary artist, educator, and passionate wellness advocate.
Hayley’s Values
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JOY
Hayley creates and teaches with joy, aiming to always add a splash of happiness to each and every day.
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CONNECTION
Through her art and teaching, Hayley cultivates a communal space where individuals feel deeply connected to each other and to the creative process itself.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Hayley uses eco-friendly practices for her art. She carefully selects materials designed for circular economy, aiming to minimise the environmental impact of her creations.
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CREATIVITY
Creativity is the cornerstone of Hayley’s art, serving as the driving force behind her vibrant and uplifting work. She believes everyone has the potential to be creative.
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INSPIRATION
Inspiration can be found everywhere – in nature, in community and in colour! Hayley works intuitively and is always open to new ideas and possibilities.
Artist Profile.
Hayley is a Gold Coast-based multidisciplinary artist, educator, and wellness advocate who loves spreading inspiration and joy through her colourful art and creative workshops!
Hayley lives on the Gold Coast and loves being part of its vibrant creative community.
Her colourful art is playful, detailed, and invites you to see the world with wonder.
Uses acrylics, watercolours, textiles, clay, mosaics…and always exploring new mediums!
Passionate about the power of creativity, she supports others in using art to boost wellbeing and confidence.
Hayley studied Biomedical Science at Monash and is now working on a Master of Secondary Education at Griffith, focusing on science and visual arts.
Hayley’s Inspiration
Hayley believes that “everyone has the potential to be creative and to harness and express their innate creativity and colours”.
Her inspiration comes from the beauty of living in a Creative Universe – which she views as a work of art itself, filled with masterpieces of rivers, oceans, mountains, stars, clouds, flowers, animals, and people.
Through her art, Hayley seeks to encourage viewers’ to rediscover their own creative potential, think imaginatively, and live in tune with the harmony of nature and their own inner worlds.
Hayley’s journey.
Creating has always been Hayley’s way of making sense of the world. Her journey through mental health challenges shaped a practice that’s all about GROWTH, resilience, and connection.
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I’ve always been the colourful one—the kid in the sparkly fairy dress at the grocery store. Creativity was how I made sense of the world.
Later, during a really hard time with my mental health, making art became something I leaned on. It helped me feel grounded, understood, and more like myself again.
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As I kept creating, I started sharing. What began as something personal turned into a way to connect. I explored new materials, developed my style, and began running workshops where others could feel safe to create too.
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Right now, I’m fully immersed in creating colourful, joyful art and running workshops that invite others to explore their own creativity. I’m grateful to be part of a supportive community that inspires me every day!
Hayley is excited to grow Smilefully Art with new products, fun classes, and wellness activities while keeping her own art practice strong. She’s passionate about building community, collaborating with others, exhibiting her work, and inspiring people through the healing power of creativity!