Textural & Intuitive Paintings Inspired by Nature

Nicole Duyst’s creative roots stretch between the lush tropics of Far North Queensland and the wild, dramatic landscapes of Tasmania. Growing up surrounded by the vibrant colour and intensity of Queensland’s rainforests, reefs, and monsoon skies, Nicole developed a deep affinity with nature’s cycles of abundance and renewal, grounding her practice in a profound appreciation of place.

Nicole’s paintings are more than depictions of scenery. Each piece reflects a dialogue with the environment, blending memory, intuition, and emotion. Nicole accepts commissions and can create a piece tailored to your home  or business.

  • "I paint from memory because memories are never literal—they're shaped by emotion, light, and experience. My work isn't about faithfully depicting a place; it's about capturing its essence. If someone feels something when they stand in front of one of my paintings, then I've achieved what I set out to do."

Recent Work

Exhibitions and career highlights

  • 2025 Exhibiting Artist Cedar Gallery, Eungella.
  • 2025 Gallery shop represented artist Cairns Art Gallery
  • 2025 Gallery shop represented artist Mackay Art Space
  • 2025 Gallery shop represented artist Gatakers Artspace
  • 2024 Finalist Great Barrier Reef exhibition, Airlie Beach                                            
  • 2024 Group exhibition Cedar Gallery, Eungella.
  • 2024 Group exhibition Art on Show
  • 2022 Delivered Creative Textiles mentoring program to regional artists
  • 2021 Artist in residence Deloraine Gallery.
  • 2020 Appointed Director Gatakers Artspace
  • 2019 Solo Exhibition ZEST Gatakers Artspace, art by Nicole Duyst. 2019 Creative Director Maryborough Story Bank
  • 2019 Group show Childers Art Gallery
  • 2019 Group exhibition Cafe Bohemia Sandgate
  • 2017 Founder Focus Visual Marketing.
  • 2017 Invited guest facilitator Maryborough Arts Council.
  • 2017 Curator Spectrum exhibition Hervey Bay Gallery
  • 2016 Invited guest facilitator Kenilworth Arts Council.
  • 2015 Joint exhibition Karen Roberts, Gatakers Artspace.
  • 2015 -19 Appointed  Principal - Arts and Culture Fraser Coast                               
  • 2014 Finalist Noosa Art Awards
  • 2014 Invited Judge Kenilworth Mayors Art Prize.
  • 2014 Commissioned to illustrate Children’s Book, Jack & Lizzie.
  • 2014 Invited Judge Stocklands Photography Competition                                   
  • 2014 Art Styling for Hotondo Homes.
  • 2013 Zonta Charity Art Auction contributing artist.
  • 2013 Curator, Fables Fiends, Saints and Sinners Hervey Gallery
  • 2013 Group exhibition Sydney Art Fair.
  • 2013 Marter Art Auction.
  • 2013 She plays with fire solo exhibition Verve Café Brisbane art by Nicole Duyst
  • 2013 Softly Summer solo exhibition Bayswater Venue.
  • 2013-15 Appointed Director Hervey bay Regional gallery.
  • 2012 Throw your Fire Opals into the Sea exhibition, Gatakers Artspace Maryborough.
  • 2012 Brisbane Art Fair Colour in your life invited artist.
  • 2011 Art acquisition by Tasmania Dept of Premier and Cabinet collection.
  • 2011 Inclusion in Collection, Ginger Nut Gallery Cygnet.
  • 2011 Group exhibition HAEG Watermark Exhibition, Cygnet.
  • 2011 Exhibition Soulstream Huon Valley Visitors Centre
  • 2011 Solo exhibition titled Eden’s Child Bundaberg Regional Gallery.
  • 2010 Group Exhibition Southern Design Centre Geeveston.
  • 2008 September 1st photography awards Fraser Coast Chronicle.
  • 2008 1st place Shalom 2d Representational Art Award.
  • 2007 1st place Saint Marys Art Award Maryborough, 
  • 2006 1st place Saint Marys Art Award Maryborough.