ABOUT HAYLEY

Colour-loving, multidisciplinary ARTIST and EDUCATOR seeking to inspire CREATIVITY and 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

  • JOY

    Hayley creates and teaches with joy, aiming to always add a splash of happiness to each and every day.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • INSPIRATION

    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 Stanich is a Gold Coast-based multidisciplinary visual artist, educator, and passionate wellness advocate seeking to bring inspiration and joy to others through her unique, colourful art and creative workshops.

  • Hayley lives and works on the Gold Coast, Australia, where she is actively engaged in the city’s vibrant creative community.

  • Hayley's colourful works features intricate yet whimsical designs. Her art is playful, imaginative, and uplifting.

  • Passionate about art’s healing powers, Hayley uses her creativity to help others embrace their own artistic journeys as a path to wellness.

  • Hayley holds a degree in Biomedical Science from Monash University and is currently pursuing a Master of Secondary Education at Griffith University, specialising in both 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 creative journey.

Hayley's artistic journey is marked by a lifelong passion for creating colourful, uplifting art with a positive and inspiring message. She explores diverse themes and styles, continuously pushing creative boundaries to convey stories of joy, resilience, and everyday magic.

  • Hayley’s artistic journey started as a response to her overwhelming and anxious thoughts. What began as a personal coping mechanism for her mental illness, soon blossomed into a profound form of self-expression. Through her art, Hayley not only finds solace but also aims to inspire others to explore creativity as a path to healing and self-discovery.

  • Drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature and the complexities of human emotions, Hayley celebrates colour, innate creativity, and child-like wonder. Through mediums like watercolours and acrylics, and more recently textiles, mosaics, installations, and sculptural forms, she continuously explores and diversifies her artistic expression.

  • Founding Smilefully Art was a natural extension of Hayley's desire to inspire others to embark on their own creative journeys. By sharing her watercolour designs as tea towels and cards, offering personalised commissions, and facilitating creativity-based wellness activities and art workshops, she aims to cultivate a community where creativity thrives and positivity radiates through every artistic encounter. 

  • Hayley’s artistic path has been marked by notable milestones, including exhibitions at prestigious venues like the Fortyfivedownstairs Art Gallery in Melbourne & participation in the Gold Coast City Council’s NEXT GEN GC program in 2024. These experiences have not only broadened her artistic horizons but also deepened her connection to the local community, reinforcing her commitment to enriching the cultural landscape of her city.

Hayley plans to expand Smilefully Art with new products, creative classes, and wellness workbooks, while continuing to develop her own art practice. She’s committed to fostering community connections, working collaboratively with others, exhibiting her work, and inspiring people through the therapeutic power of art.

“My goal is to inspire creativity, ignite passion, and spread joy—one brushstroke, one smile at a time!”
— Hayley Stanich