Tag: #calmviews

Off-Center: Art that pushes boundaries

Published

Dates: Oct. 3rd through Nov. 1st, 2025

 Location: Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady Street, Northville, MI 48167

Website: www.northvillearthouse.org

Accepted work: 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 this quote fitting as I named this work sunset flows, location Cole Beach, Massachusetts.  Love synchronicities like this one, it was meant for me to photograph and share with you, the viewer.

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adams’ simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes.

Natural Elements

Published

Sault Area Art Center

Dates: Month of July 2025

Website: https://www.saultartcenter.com/

Accepted work: Ocean Migration

When I read this quote below by Sarah Kay, I see this image in my mind’s eye.  “Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.”  Allow calm views, like Ocean Migration, to wash away stress and negativity that impede your inner peace.  It is easy to imagine the rocks rolling towards the water, welcoming the waves of constant kisses that are constantly coming at them.

Art at MSP airport

Published

The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is honored to share your work with 66 other artists based in the neighborhood. The exhibition will be open in the Concourse C Gallery in Terminal 1 from June 9 – December 1, 2025.

Exhibition dates: June 9th– December 1, 2025

Location: MSP (Minneapolis-Saint Paul) airport Concourse C gallery in Terminal 1

Concourse C is for travelers heading East!  West Coast travelers- it’s a walk but well worth it!

Accepted works: Wolf n Bear & End of Day

End of Day

Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully by Kristen Butler- Go out and be one with Mother Nature; allow her to show you we are all one with the universe.  So, fill your heart with beautiful images that keep your Soul’s light shining bright!  End of Day is a symphony, where all participants flow in harmony and me with my camera the composers- one of the best gifts given to me from nature. 

Wolf n Bear?

Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for a while, leaving footprints on our hearts and we are never the same- by Flavia Weedn.  Indigenous cultures believe that bear footprints and the bear itself represent strength, courage and the connection to the natural world.  This image reminds me of the ones that left their footprints on my soul.

Floyd Center for Arts –Make your Mark

Published

Dates: February 18th, through Saturday, April 5, 2025

Website: https://www.floydartcenter.org/

Accepted works: Forest of Birch and Wolf n Bear

Forest of Birch

“In Celtic Mythology the silver birch tree is sacred and symbolizes new beginnings and protection.”  This quote speaks to me and helping me understand why I love Birch trees and my Irish Heritage.  This image was taken at Jay Cooke State Park in February 2012 just a few months before this region received an unprecedented amount of rain in a 24-hour period; forever changing the landscape of this park.

Mixed medium- fine art photography meets fine craft mosaiced stained glass frame

17.5×13.5×1

$3899.00

Forest of Birch
Forest of Birch

Wolf n Bear

Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for a while, leaving footprints on our hearts and we are never the same- by Flavia Weedn.  This image reminds me of the ones that left their footprints on my soul.

Mixed medium- fine art photography meets fine craft mosaiced stained glass frame

17.5×13.5×1

$3299.00

Wolf n Bear?

The Boundary Between Dream and Reality

Published

2024 International Art Competition, New York

Online exhibition

https://www.whitelockartcenter.com/exhibition/the-boundary-between-dream-and-reality

The following works received the Award of Excellence and will be a part of the online exhibition

Dragonflies-DFco17.5×13.5×12023-1
Orange Water color
Yellow Gerbera Daisy

I am humbled and honored to have not just one work selected but all three for this online exhibition, especially with an international call to boot!

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.

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.

The Cabin Show at Dow Gallery

Published

The Cabin Show at Dow Gallery

Exhibition dates: august 17th through October 5th, 2024

Location: 2242 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55114

Website: https://www.dowartgallery.com/

The great news just keeps pouring in!  I have two more works accepted into the Cabin Art show just minutes from my home! 

Accepted works:

End of Day

Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully by Kristen Butler- Go out and be one with Mother Nature; allow her to show you we are all one with the universe.  So, fill your heart with beautiful images that keep your Soul’s light shining bright!  End of Day reminds me of a symphony, where all participants flow in harmony and my camera is the composer- one of the best gifts given to me from nature. 

Beach Life

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 creativity like endorphins after a workout so I can share my visual art to the world.

Your Work Here 2023, The annual PRC members’ exhibition 

Published

December 5, 2023 – January 18, 2024
Opening reception: December 6, 6-8 pm

Website: https://www.prcboston.org/

link to view all artwork with pricing

https://www.prcboston.org/product-category/your-work-here-2023/

This year’s photograph Hint of Gold is framed in my Commando Photozaic.

Hint of Gold:

Robert Frost wrote this perfectly:  Nothing Gold Can Stay.  Nature’s first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold.  Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then the leaf subsides to leaf So Eden Sank to grief, so dawn goes down today.  Nothing gold can Stay.  This view recharges my soul, I love sitting on my parent’s shoreline watching the sunsets and June didn’t disappoint. There’s no better way to reflect on a beautiful day than watching the sunset, knowing tomorrow is going to be just as amazing.  I enjoy my time spent with Mom especially after Dad passed away a few years back.  It’s funny how life’s perspectives change after you lose a parent.  I know that someday my time witnessing these beautiful sunsets on my parent’s shoreline will end but they will forever be locked inside my heart.

I’m including just the image and framed version.

Nauset Lighthouse and Cole Beach, MA

Published

Yesterday, at midday, I checked out Nauset Lighthouse Beach.  CheeBah freed herself from my grasp and decided to chase Seagull down the beach, people were laughing, and I was exhausted as I was used to chasing her in snow or grass, not on deep sandy beach.  She stopped to say hi to a nice couple and I was able to nab her leash, it was all good.  After dinner I packed up CheeBah for a fabulous East Coast sunset, yes, I wrote sunset!!  I spent some time using Google Maps to find the right place, checked the weather for conditions, and decided on Cole Beach.  Here are the images I took on Tuesday’s adventure.