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War or Peace?

Published September 15, 2022

By ART IMPACT® INTERNATIONAL

Thursday, September 15, 2022, to Saturday, December 31, 2022

Artists illustrate their creative thoughts on the subject of War

or Peace. Their talents are showcased to help raise funds for

Youth for Human Rights, Washington, D.C. Chapter.

3D Virtual gallery below:

https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/10658987/war-or-peace

online catalog of selected works links below

https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/10658987/catalog

My image selected is Refugee Trees- Story unedited

The Trees are walking away from the forest they’ve only known, fleeing invasive species that are killing them. Like refugees wandering into the unknown seeking safe grounds to flourish. I dedicate this picture to all the refugees worldwide who have endured this journey’s pain. I’ve donated money to humanitarian aides but still feel helpless as I watch this war unfold on Tv in my safe home. I will pay higher gas prices and bite my tongue as this is a small price for what Putin is doing to Ukraine and the world. I will cut back on other areas, like dining out, and buying unnecessary “stuff” and put that money towards Humanitarian Aid to help the people of Ukraine. I write that because I saw a Ukrainian woman on the news say to the world, “appreciate the little things in life like seeing blue skies and breathing fresh air.” I do appreciate the little things in life and do this also in honor of her request, as I have a roof over my head and food in my fridge and for that I’m grateful. My advice to you, the next time you bitch about inflation for the cost of food and gas think of Ukraine and what they are going through, and SHUT UP!

You And Your Camera

Published September 14, 2022

Cultural Center of Cape Cod

https://www.cultural-center.org/

Online Exhibition starting September 20^th, 2022.

Training Day

An image is of a man and his best girl named Summit. This was her first time jumping off the pontoon to retrieve her favorite toy and my cousin, Tim wouldn’t allow her to swim on her own until she was ready! So, he jumped in grabbed the other end of the toy and they both Doggie paddled to the boat.

The Phipps Center for the Arts

Published September 2, 2022

The Enriching Arts Program

Location: Westfields Hospital & Clinic

in the Rotunda to Admin Hallway

Date: September 29^th through December 20, 2022.

Phipps website

https://thephipps.org/visual-arts/enriching-art-exhibitions

The hospital website is below:

https://www.healthpartners.com/care/hospitals/westfields/

My exhibition will be a combination of my collections Spirit of the land meets Sanctuary of the Soul.

” Spirit of the Land” documented in infrared black and white photography. They portray an otherworldly, surreal, almost dreamlike state that feels three-dimensional. These images are matted and framed in simple black, and they blend nicely with my award-winning Photozaics from “Sanctuary from the soul “collection. The inspiration came from 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 out with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that I spark my eye may it be rolling hills, 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 taking smaller shards, and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assemble the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape adding the texture to my art.

Just a few examples you will see at this exhbition

Wolf-n-Bear WAB20x17x1x2020-1 — Wolf-n-Bear

Charity art exhibition- support Ukraine

Published May 16, 2022

I would like to thank Margo Grant for putting this great online Exhibition to support Ukraine and am proud to take part in this event.

I will personally donate 50% percent of my sales from this exhibition to humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

Support Ukraine

https://art.kunstmatrix.com/en/artist/natalie-mcguire

Refugee Trees and Campering Life are matted photos in a simple black frame sized 16×20 for $499.00 each, will have the ability to sell multiple works.

Campering Life color hor — Campering Life

Coming up Peachy is an original photozaic- Mixed Media sized 16x14x1 $599.00- DO NOT WAIT THESE GO FAST!!

Danger and Tree Framed Aurora are also original photozaics- Mixed Media sized 20x17x1 $1299.00- DO NOT WAIT THESE GO FAST!!

Tree Framed Aurora TFA20x17x1x2022-1 — Danger

Art- A- Whirl 2022

Published May 10, 2022

https://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl/

Location: Solar Arts Building

Address: 711 15th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Website: https://solarartsbuilding.com/

I will be on the 3^rd floor with many other artists selling my Art.

I create multi-sensory wall art that engages your curiosity of what lies beyond; what you see is personal to you. Creating art helps me connect with you, exhibiting my ability to make you feel like you are there with me. They inspire your desire to touch my art, so you can view and feel it at the same time. My surroundings play a big role in my photography story. When I’m out in nature with my camera, it’s through texture, lines, colors, etc., that I get my inspiration. I primarily use color images to capture the vibrancy of Mother Nature’s glory, but when the mood and setting are just right, I will photograph in infrared. This style of photography brings another worldly look, almost a dreamlike state that has a 3D effect.

My photozaics are a perfect mixture of Van Gogh meets Ansel Adams and Bob Ross. My technique is a labor-intensive process and starts out with my journey into nature; capturing the images that I will make into a photozaic. With print in hand, I head to the local stain glass store, making sure to color match glass to the image. All glass cutting is done by hand, smaller pieces are tumbled with larger pieces and sanded by hand before assembling into the finished work.

Come on out and see what new works of art I have and along with that I’m selling infrared matted prints and offering them in simple elegant black frames, and photo cards.

Saint Paul Art Crawl

Published April 26, 2022

Schmidt Artist’s Lofts: Brewhouse building

Dates: April 29 through May 1st

Hours: Friday 6 – 9 pm

Saturday 12 – 7 pm

Sunday 12 – 5 pm

Website for more information

https://stpaulartcollective.org/event/schmidt-artist-lofts/2022-04-29/

Natalie McGuire

Come on out and see what new works of art I have and along with that I’m selling infrared matted prints and offering them in simple elegant black frames, and photo cards.

Poplar-n-Pine pnp20x17x1x2022-1 — Tree Framed Aurora FTA16x14x1x2022-1

First Thursday

Published March 24, 2022

Solar Arts Building located on 2^nd floor in the Fox Den

Solar Arts Building

711 15^th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Date: April 7^th, 2022

Time: 5 pm to 9 pm

https://solarartsbuilding.com/

Come check out my hybrid exhibition One last road trip leads to Sanctuary for the Soul. This Exhibition is a mix of my Photozaics framed art offered in color and infrared photographs images with a sprinkle of my black n white Infrared photos matted in black with simple black framing.

As we approach 1 million deaths from Covid in our country, we are all challenged with finding ways to process our grief. In 2019 I lost my father and decided to take his ashes on one last road trip. Or, at least, that was my plan, but I then decided to include him in every trip I’ve taken since. The photographs I am taking are my way of thanking him for giving me my eye for photography. Going on these road trips is a memorial to him in appreciation of the ever-changing landscapes. I went out into the world with an open but broken, heart looking to find peace in Mother Nature’s arms. I’ve found her to be a great place to recharge my soul in the past.

The viewer will be surrounded by nature photos with mosaics that will open them up to another plane of consciousness. The addition of mosaic frames will awaken your curiosity about what lies beyond the frame. Each viewer will have a different experience. This exhibition is a place for visitors to recharge their souls from daily stresses, sparking their senses and curiosity. As I create my photozaics I often lose myself in the process. The viewers of my work also find the details of the mosaic will draw them into the photo where they will find a sanctuary for their soul. I truly believe art heals the mind, body, and soul. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology discovered a definite correlation between participating in cultural activities, i.e. creating art, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts with increased rates of good health.

just a few samples of what I will have on exhibit.

Art of Beauty Exhibition

Published March 23, 2022

Exhibition dates: April 8^th through May 4, 2022

Address:

MVA Gallery

35 E. Elizabeth Avenue

Suite 35

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Untitled

Accepted works of Art are Pine Edged Road and Golden Gate Bridge photozaics

Sometimes the path in life is not clearly defined. The only thing you can do is to breathe deeply, put your faith in the universe, and take the first step. Life’s road will have curves, enjoy them as they will bring you to wonderful places if you surrender. Road trips allow my mind to wander and absorb what Mother Nature shows me. I especially love watching the landscape change from mountains to desert; from city to Rolling country farms; brightly colored flowers to drab gray foggy scenes. All of these are gifts from her, so give thanks. Get out in nature and recharge your soul!

I headed to San Francisco for an art show and decided to give myself a few extras days to explore this great City by the Bay. As the fog lifted, I snapped photos of the various areas in the Marina District. When the fog burnt off, I walked the area again up a long hill to capture this photograph. Nature really makes all these colors work together.

2022 Photospiva- Exhibition

Published March 4, 2022

Pallet Mountain was picked from a field 890 of images by 144 photographers, only 96 images were selected.

Spiva Center for Arts

222 W. Third Street

Joplin, MO 641801

Exhibition Dates: March 19^th through May 14^th, 2022

Welcome to George A. SPIVA Center for the Arts

Pallet Mountain- IMAGE

My soul was itching to get out and wonder; but instead of looking to the natural landscape, a nudge from the universe to photograph industrial landscapes. I Waited to bring attention to human consumption and waste of our natural resources. What is man trying to do here? Create a mountain for the gods of trash? Paying respect to Mother Nature trying to recycle what was taken from her? What do you see?

Cultural Center of Cape Cod’s Winter Magic

Published March 2, 2022

Online exhibition

Date: March 3^rd, 2022

https://www.cultural-center.org/onlinegalleries

image selected- Campering Life

Campering life is to be out in nature recharging your soul appreciating the simple pleasures that life gives you. Make sure the paths you take in life have dirt, grass, rocks, and mud. The quote below speaks to me. Now I see the secret of making the best person, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth. By Walt Whitman.