Off-Center: Art that pushes boundaries

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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.

New work alert!

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That’s right my peeps; I’ve been cranking out the art so much I forgot what the sun looked like!  Oh well these were worth it. I’m pleased to announce three new Commando photozaics to the family; After the Storm, Coming up Peachy and Stick figures. You and see these in Person starting August 7th & 9th for our Western show located on the 2nd floor of Solar Arts Building NE Minneapolis, MN.

After the Storm

They whispered to her you cannot withstand the storm; she whispered back I AM THE STORM.   Sometimes we need to rage like a storm, it’s the “knowing” when you it’s time to rage versus walking away with your inner sense of calm.  

Coming up Peachy

Don’t miss an opportunity to watch the sunrise, it’s a great way to begin a brand-new day filled with limitless possibilities.  This trip was over the 4th
of July and my friend and I got up early to photograph a sunrise instead of the gorgeous sunsets that we see from her island.  We ventured out predawn and found a great spot to dock the boat; sat and watched this sunrise come up over the horizon.  

Stick Figuires

Changing seasons are opportunities to harvest (autumn), shed what no longer serves you and go within (winter), plant seeds (spring) and growth (summer)! Like the trees I named Stick Figures now is the time to go within and see what needs to be released so you have room to plant new seeds of prosperity come springtime.  What are you willing to let go, to grow?  Inner peace can be achieved by following Mother Nature’s changing of the season cycle, by Natalie McGuire.

1stdibs

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I’m happy to announce my artwork is officially on 1st dibs website- link below.

This is made possible because of the great collaboration between Curator & Co. & nmcguirestudio.  I’m happy to see my art career going to the next level and having the ability to share my talents with a wider audience.  Check out the new website where you can officially buy my artwork online. I do commission work and include my website (below), which has examples of commissioned works created for some of my clients.

1st Dibs

https://www.1stdibs.com/creators/natalie-mcguire/art

nmcguirestuidio

https://nmcguirestudio.com/

Flower Show

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Flower Show

Attleboro Arts Museum

Exhibition dates: Thursday, March 20th – Sunday, March 23rd. Event hours are Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm; Sunday: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Website: https://attleboroartsmuseum.org/

Address: 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

Hey, my East Coast Peeps, I will display two commando photozaics at Attleboro’s Flower Show!  But don’t wait as this is just a long weekend exhibition and a quick chance to see and procure one of my fabulous works of art, with no shipping costs!! How awesome is that?

Yellow Gerbera Daisy

$4599.00

Dragonflies-DFco17.5×13.5×12023-1

$3499.00

The Boundary Between Dream and Reality

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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

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!

View Look Up: Denizens of the Sky

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View Arts

https://www.viewarts.org

Exhibition: View Look Up: Denizens of the Sky

Dates: December 7th – through February 22, 2025

location: View 3273 State Route 28 Old Forge, NY 13420

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 fitting, so I named Sunset Flows at the image taken at Cole Beach. I love synchronicities like this one; it was meant for me to photograph and share with you, the viewer.

Sunset Flows

Commando 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 that starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye, whether 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 placing smaller shards 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.

MVA Gallery

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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.

Haven: Place of Comfort & Contemplation

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Exhibition Dates: August 15- September 22, 2024

282 S. High Street

Sebastopol, CA 95472

https://www.sebarts.org

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 will 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.

Beauty in the Ordinary

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Exhibition dates: August 1st-31st 2024

https://www.avacenter.org

Yellow Gerber Daisy

There’s a difference between pretty and beautiful.  When someone is pretty, they have a good appearance, but when someone is beautiful, they shine from the inside out. – by Rishikajain.