Beginning Saturday, September 13, 2025, I’m back at Art Up Front Street Studios & Gallery, 120 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm. I’m in Studio #5.

I’m so grateful that creating big, beautiful paintings doesn’t require big, uninterrupted blocks of time. I’m living proof: you can build a meaningful body of work (for me, that’s usually 40+ paintings a year) simply by painting a little more often than not…

Natalie begins this new painting by sketching in the concept with a thick graphic pencil, misting with water, then re-tracing the lines with her finger to darken the lines.

Time to come out of hibernation and dance to your true colors! You are no ordinary bear and it’s time to let the world know it. When you shine your true colors, you’ll feel gloriously alive and that beautiful vibration is the perfect magnet to draw the most fabulous tribe and opportunities to you. Be you. Be Bold. Be colorfully you and get ready for a life that is truly cosmic! Bring this magical, colorful bear painting home today.

Celebrate love and companionship with this enchanting painting, featuring two male partners and their loyal dog gazing up at a luminous full moon under a starry night sky. The artwork beautifully captures a moment of unity, togetherness, and devotion, set against a magical celestial backdrop. Perfect for any space, this piece radiates warmth and inclusivity, making it a heartfelt addition to any home.

You know that thing you deeply yearn to do—the one you keep putting off, waiting for a sign from the universe?

Dear One, that stirring in your heart is the sign.

It’s the clearest, most direct message your intuition will ever send you.

I wish I had understood this sooner…

I think there’s a common misconception about intuitive painting. Many assume it’s just about artists splashing paint everywhere until it feels done (though that can be fun too!). I view it more as a dance, with intuition and technique alternating in the lead.

As an animal lover, I thought it would be fun to select an animal that best represents each art collecting style, revealing the fascinating ways art lovers build and connect with their collections.

Fox and Bee artwork by artist Natalie Eve Marquis

It’s so crazy synchronstic that my professional art journey side gig began five years ago today, when I commenced a goal to paint “a little bit” everyday. This is a video of me doing a happy dance five years ago when I sold my first painting. (Artist Natalie Eve Marquis in YouTube Video celebrating first painting sold)

Is it frivolous to paint and make art when so many awful things are happening in the world?

This is what Louise Fletcher and Alice Sheridan were talking about in episode 275 of Art Juice: Making Art in Messy Times. While their discussion addressed many valid aspects of finding balance during these times, it struck me that no one was talking about the energetic benefits of creativity and painting.

My take is that making art is not frivolous. It’s essential. Painting and other creative pursuits offer more than mere distraction; they provide a potent prescription for what ails us individually and collectively.

Intuition can be a powerful guide in decision-making, yet many people struggle to trust their inner guide, especially when it comes to crucial choices like selecting a romantic partner, choosing a career path, or determining their next life step. As an intuition coach, I’ve encountered countless individuals who’ve lost faith in their decision-making abilities. My response? “You can absolutely trust yourself!” I introduce them to a simple yet effective…