Carina Sim-Smith
Artist
All images on this website copyright 2026 Carina Sim-Smith.

I am an artist and marine biologist based in Auckland, New Zealand. I love spending time outdoors, whether it be hiking, sailing, skiing or scuba diving. The natural environment we live in never fails to lift my spirits and I am drawn to try and capture the essence of our beautiful country, celebrating New Zealand's unique terrain and its role as a place of retreat and renewal. My paintings are inspired by the places I have explored, and I am particularly draw to capturing the awe-inspiring moments when the effort of a climb is met with an expansive, light-filled vista. I work with acrylic and oil on canvas, and my contemporary realist style balances detail with atmosphere, evoking both the grandeur and tranquility of the wilderness. My work is available as original paintings and limited edition prints and I am happy to do commissions of subjects that are special to you.
Awards
Quiet Morning, Maraetai - Outstanding Artist Award
10TH HIBISCUS & BAYS ART AWARDS 2024
Quiet Morning, Maraetai - Best in Show
HOWICK ART EXHIBITION - 2023
Martins Bay - Highly Commended & People's Choice Award
LAKE HOUSE ART MEMBER'S MERIT EXHIBITION - 2023
Martins Bay - Merit Award
MAIRANGI BAY ARTIST REVEALED - 2023
Martins Bay - 1st in Seascapes & People's Choice Award
HOWICK ART EXHIBITION - 2022
Whangarei Boatsheds - 1st People's Choice Award
HOWICK ART EXHIBITION - 2021
Ponawea - Merit Award and 2nd People's Choice Award
HOWICK ART EXHIBITION - 2021
Blush - 2nd in Oils
HOWICK ART EXHIBITION - 2020
View thru the Trees - 2nd in Acrylic
HOWICK ART EXHIBITION - 2019
Otago Hills - 2nd in Oils
HOWICK ART EXHIBITION - 2016
Stewart Isand Boatshed - Merit
ROYAL EASTER SHOW - 2015
Canterbury Hills - Merit
ROYAL EASTER SHOW - 2014