Natalie Fine Shapiro
Thank you so much for stopping by.
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I'm Natalie, a watercolor artist based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
I create botanical watercolor paintings with whimsical movement, delicate organic shapes, and bold, saturated colors. My painting process is intuitive and meditative:
I play with repetitive elements and explore color combinations, noticing the emotional responses they spark. My work reflects a push and pull between precision and free flowing improvisation. I draw inspiration from my imagination, nature, and the vibrant colors and captivating patterns found in traditional folk art from around the world.
Within my portfolio you'll find abstracts, botanicals, starry landscapes, luscious fruit, and Ketubahs.
Welcome!
My Story
Once when I was a little girl, I was drawing a picture and someone asked me, “Are you going to be an artist when you grow up?” I replied, “I am an artist!”
My mom sent me to art classes at an early age and never said no to art supplies. Art, theater, and singing were my passions as an adolescent. I studied voice in high school and college and went on to perform in various bands and released a few albums. When I got off stage, as an introvert and home body, visual art was my favorite hobby. I've explored decorative painting, figure drawing, jewelry making, henna body art, hand lettering, and finally in 2018, I began playing with watercolor.
Watercolor is both challenging and freeing. Infuriating and rewarding. I notice a strong push and pull between my perfectionism and my need to let loose.
My watercolor practice is transformational - always changing and growing, and the journey is exhilarating!