Making a living out of painting contemporary Aboriginal art while celebrating her Indigenous heritage has been a dream come true for proud descendant of the Muruwari people, Daisy Hill.

The contemporary artist living on Yugambeh Country/the Gold Coast is in high demand, booked up well in advance as she works with a range of clients and companies amid a frenzied interest in Aboriginal art. Her business is called Daisy in Dots.

The wife and mother of two says her artworks are a way to share her connections to her ancestors. Daisy paints intuitively and describes her process as deeply spiritual. She paints in her own unique style, favouring soft earthy palettes and using a combination of Aboriginal language symbols along with her own original designs.

Ms Hill said Aboriginal art is in high demand, particularly in the commercial and retail space right now.

"We're seeing Aboriginal artworks across a number of different mediums including homewares, jewellery and fashion. I'm booked with private commissions until early 2024 and I'm also working on a few collaborations with brands. There are always a lot of requests for artwork from government bodies but in most cases with that type of work, there isn't a lot of creative freedom," she said.

Importantly to her, her artworks are her own interpretations and she doesn't paint Dreaming stories she's not a custodian of.

She started painting as a way to express the beauty she sees in the land and waters.

"I come from a family of creatives, however, I'm a self-taught artist and paint intuitively, the same way my ancestors did."

Ms Hill said she feels an overwhelming connectedness to her thoughts, feelings and spirit when she paints. She has a passion for storytelling and her works are inspired by her own life experiences, growing up in the hinterland and by the ocean.

"Painting is a way for me to connect to my identity, my spirit and my Aboriginal heritage. Through my paintings, I am acknowledging the Country I'm walking, living and breathing. It's a way for me to express my gratitude and to acknowledge the Country I'm walking, living and breathing. I'm so grateful for the people who invest in my art because it resonates with them," she said.

Ms Hill started selling her first few paintings at the end of 2019, with bookings coming a year in advance via her Instagram account.

"It was then that I decided to pursue my art career full time, and I haven't looked back since.

"My business has continued to grow each year, and I feel very honoured to have worked with some incredible Australian brands and organisations and to be able to give back to the Indigenous community through donations, partnerships and raising awareness of Aboriginal charities and initiatives."

She recommends that other Aboriginal artists be bold enough to reach out to brands and organisations they want to work with, and that you keep creating and finding your own unique style or niche.

"Stay true and authentic to you, which will set you apart from the rest."

Remaining respectful and giving back to your community and mob wherever you can is also important for Aboriginal artists, Ms Hill said.