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Keller Prize -2024

Published

https://www.thekellerprize.com/copy-of-2023-gallery

Blessed to have a few samples of my works for the Keller prize and up for a prize and publication in early 2025.  Fingers crossed my work is selected…

https://www.thekellerprize.com/2024-artist-gallery-m-r

My work under this tab- Natalie McGuire

Sample works: Orange watercolor, Yellow Gerbera Daisy, Hint of Gold, Gateway to Racepoint Beach, and Beach Life.

Orange Water color
Yellow Gerbera Daisy
Hint of Gold
Gateway to racepoint matte less
Beach life

Commando Photozaic – artwork statement

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye whether it be rolling hills or a babbling brook.  After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors.  I cut the glass by hand by taking smaller shards and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame.  Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art. I call commando, is liberating for me because it’s liberating to see the photo in sync with the frame, with no boundaries separating these two mediums from dancing: just beautiful fluid flow.

Art this Way- Solar Arts and Northrup King BLDGS

Published

711 15th Ave NE MPLS, MN 55413

Website: https://solarartsbuilding.com/

Dates: November 7th -10th

Times: Thursday 5-9 pm

Friday 5-10 pm

Saturday 12-6 pm

Sunday 12-5 pm

It’s that time of year again when the air is crisp, tanks and shorts are replaced with wool sweaters and knee-high boots, and spiced beverages warm the chilled hands.  The start of the holiday season has arrived and Solar arts along with Northrup King Bldg. will have their studios open to the public.  What better way to kick off the holiday season by shopping locally handmade artist creations, nothing!  Need more?  Well Indeed Brewery is located on the 1st floor of Solar Arts, still not enough?  Well Quincy Street is home to various restaurants.  So, no more excuses!!!

Sunset Flowes
Loon
End of Day
Beach life

Photo Artfolio

Published

Online Exhibition- “Travel Dreams”

https://www.photo-artfolio.com/galleries/travel-dreams-exhibit

About exhibition:

This collection of images captures the spirit of exploration, inviting photographers to share the emotions, stories, and moments that have shaped their journeys. Whether venturing to far-off destinations or discovering the hidden gems within their own communities, each photograph reflects the unique perspectives that arise from immersing ourselves in new environments and cultures. As we wind down the year, we celebrate the adventures that define us and invite you to relive the essence of travel through this inspiring visual experience.

I was blessed to have two images selected for this online exhibition, Beach Life and Watercolor Tree.

Beach life IR horizontal
Beach life IR horizontal

Beach Life- digital infrared photography

Life is like an Ocean or in this case a Great Lake; sometimes it can be calm, rough waves, gorgeous blue waters, or jet black with white caps but at the end of the day it is always beautiful.   Simple views like this help me recharge my soul, releasing the creativity like endorphins after a workout so I can share my visual art to the world.

Watercolor Tree- I phone fine art photography

Steamy Monday morning here in Cabin Country Minnesota.  At first glance, this looks dreary, but find the peace this dew-covered window gives.  Mother Nature grabs my attention again and gives me something to see that I haven’t paid attention to in the past.  I give thanks for simple blessings like this image, I find beauty in the storm; I find my inner peace.

Letters to CheeBah- The day were born.

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I met your parents Mia and Dakotah on a cold February Sunday.  I knew instantly when your dog momma couldn’t stop putting her paw on me, letting me know she approved of me having one of her babies.  I already had the deposit check written out and gave it to the breeder, Cheryl.  She said births would happen around the end of March and the beginning of April, so I patiently waited for the call.

On April 4th, 2015, you and your siblings came into the world, and I couldn’t wait to meet you.  CheeBah you had one other sister and four brothers.  Sadly, your sister didn’t make it, and her name was Hope it was then I knew we were destined to be together as I was the only girl with two brothers and two male cousins that were my dad’s twin brother’s boys; we were all very close. 

Cheryl was awesome allowing us pawrents weekly visits (pre-pandemic) so we could bond with our furbabies.  Week 1, you were black and white with a dot on your head (that’s how you got your middle name, Dotti). Week 2, I was able to hold you and give you kisses as you can see in the pictures I took of you, nothing could stop your growth and markings started to form.  Week 3 you knew your name and got a wiggle butt going when I can to get you out of the whelping box.  You would hug my arm as I talked to you and give you more kisses, letting you know you are a good girl. 
Week 4 you were walking around with confidence not wanting to hang out in Kaos that a few of your rumbustious brothers were causing; wanting to explore the world around you.  Week 5 more of your makings developed, and your bark was growing, still loved hugging my arm.  At 7 weeks I picked you up and took you home, you loved the car ride and had no fear just an inquisitive nature to explore what was around you.  It was Memorial Day weekend, and we continued to bond over that weekend,; I introduced you to my family and friends.  Your first pup friend was Elli, and you loved him right away even though he didn’t care for you and snapped at your face.  You thought that was love and changed that old pup’s heart.

To be continued…… Dog Park Peeps the next chapter

Steamy August in Lake Country

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Hello steamy Monday morning here in the Cabin Country. Looking dreary but I still find the peace this has to offer.  I Love these images taken from Mom’s lakeside windows, look closely and you will find peace.

backstory: I snapped these images with my iPhone because the dew added a lot of texture to the landscape outside, a watercolor vibe. The dew was on the outside part of the windows.

Two new works of art added to website

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Two new works of Art ready for their forever home!  Sunset flows small commando photozaic and Presque Isle River medium commando photozaic

Sunset flows- It is the sky that makes the earth so lovely at sunrise, and so splendid at sunset.  In one it breathes over the earth the crystal-like ether, in the other the liquid gold. By Thomas Cole.  I found fitting as I named Sunset Flow at image taken at Cole Beach.  Love synchronicities like this one, it was meant for me to photograph and share with you, the viewer.

Presque Isle River –And there I marveled at the forest’s trees; my soul rooted to its deep verdant sea.  I could no more leave it, than it could walk from me. By Angie Weiland- Crosby.  A combination of the forest and water is what recharges my soul’s needs.  For me nature is nourishment for the soul, so make sure to include this in your daily routine.

MVA Gallery

Published

The Pleasure of Small Art

Exhibition date October 23rd through November 21st2024

Location: MVA gallery

35 E Elizabeth Ave, Suite 313

Bethlehem, PA 18018



Website: https://www.mvaartgallery.com/

Hill is alive with color

Accepted work: Hill is alive with color

Autumn is Summer’s last party celebrating a colorful season, so step outside and participate in Mother Nature’s gorgeous grand finale! For me, it’s like the trees are excited to shed the old in a colorful magical way; getting ready for their much-needed hibernation to rejuvenate and start fresh coming spring.  

Commando photoziac artwork series statement:

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye whether it be rolling hills or a babbling brook.  After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors.  I cut the glass by hand by taking smaller shards and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame.  Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art.  This series I call commando, it’s liberating to see the photo in sync with the frame no boundaries separating these two mediums from dancing: just beautiful fluid flow.

Letters to CheeBah- the Beginning

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How I decided to get you.

CheeBah I am writing these stories of our adventures and wanted to share with you how I decided to bring you into my life.  It started with Uncle Kevin bringing home Bigsley( a Bow Tie Black Great Dane), and Uncle Tommy bringing home Bandit (a mixed pup with a little bit of everything).  These were known at Aunties Boys, and I would spoil them every time we gathered and Grandma and Grandpa’s home for the holidays.  Then I realized I wanted a furbaby and started researching what kind of Pup I needed.  Due to my condo restrictions on dog size, I chose the Corgi breed.   After a lot of searching and finding the right breeder, I came across your mom Mia, and dad Dakotah.  Funny looking back on it now, but your mom picked me and knew she had the perfect baby for me.  So, I put money down before you were born and patiently waited for you to enter this world.  You got your mom’s ears, markings, and love of people; from your dad, you got his head, smile and OMG you are my best friend to anyone that came to our home.

Bandit and Bigsley- AKA Aunties Boys

CheeBah- Daddy Dakota- Mommy Mia



CheeBah your name came from a few places; I loved the movie Sand Lot my favorite phrase in the movie was, “You are killing me, smalls!”  and my love of my Boys – Bigsley was a large dog, Bandit, and a medium-sized so why not a small dog.  I googled Welsch for Small Dog and Chia Bach is the original spelling of your name, but Uncle Kevin kept calling you Chewbacca, so I changed the spelling to CheeBah making it easier for people to pronounce.  Well to my surprise CheeBah is known as a herbal that people wrap up to smoke and relax from daily stresses.  It took me six months to realize this and laughed at people’s expressions when I told them your name.  I don’t look like a herbal smoker.. LOL

To be continued………………..


a Tribute to CheeBah Dotti McGuire

Published

9-5-2024 9:45 AM

Today the sunset on CheeBah Dotti McGuire’s time with me here on Earth, she earned her angel wings, and I couldn’t be prouder!  As I write this memorial with tears streaming down my face like Niagara Falls, I reflect on our wonderful life; she’s my Soul puppy, best friend, Road trip buddy, and studio assistant I could have asked for.  It will be hard for me to start a new life without her but I know it is her time to go and I can’t hold her back from flying high to the heavens to play with Grandpa McGuire, Auntie Pat, and Geri, Bigsley, Bandit, Floyd, Stones and her finance Sarge; knowing she is going to be taken care brings some joy to my broken heart.  She loved going on adventures didn’t matter where as long as she was with me.  She loved her Dog Park friends and their Pawrents; running around playing tug of war and rolling is smelly stuff.  Lymes Disease took her body but couldn’t dim her bright light, she was a healer to those who were hurting or in pain from Cancer.

When Cheebs was just 8 weeks old I was doing an art show at Rochester Mayo and so many people came to see my art, but she was the prize- so many cancer patients were picking her up and smelling her “puppy breath” not realizing that she’s healing these souls.  The one that still sticks in my head today was a little boy in a Stroller that his dad brought him to Cheebs and he would squeal and giggle as she would sniff his little socks, giving him kisses and the little guy’s soul was laughing in pure joy, this went off on all day and at the point, I realized her talents.

CheeBah you will always be my furbaby and thank you for these wonderful 9 ½ years I only wished it was the 20 you promised me! LOL Your pawprints are forever imprinted on my heart and when it’s time for another dog to come into my life- I will know you sent them.