“Mountains In Heavens”
Natalie
Acrylic paint on bedsheet
11” diameter
Painted 2024
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The “Mountains In Heavens” Story
“Mountains In Heavens” was started and finished in the first half of 2024, and was released on September 22, 2024, fall equinox. My love of snowboarding has given me memories of awesome beauty that I don’t know a word for. Even today’s best cameras can’t capture how the demanding presence of the mountains makes you feel so small or how the light dances, the voices of the wind reveal themselves as they whistle past your ear, and one experiences the definition of “fresh air”. Knowing the privilege I’ve had to be able to have fun riding their snowy steeps and trees has stayed with me. It’s a rare occasion to find a space where adults are allowed to play and enjoy themselves like we did as kids on the jungle gym. Snowboarding is one of those spaces.
Refracted light through a prism reveals a spectrum of color we call a rainbow. This process inspired the background. I wanted to capture the other-worldliness and magical beauty the mountains hold. It was painted on an upcycled, clean and gessoed, bedsheet with lots of iridescent paint mixed with my pigmented paints. I held MC Escher’s work in my mind as inspiration for seeing pattern and transition while I painted the mountains, but with the freedom of abstraction and painterly brush strokes, and a single subject. As a way of building continuity, every once in a while I would turn the canvas upside down and continue painting. The resulting image became something that could be viewed either upside-up or upside-down. ”Thanks for living, making art, and sharing your mind, MC Escher!” It ended up being an easy translation onto merchandise like hoodies too. The front of the painting has my aesthetic signature, which in this case is a glossy transparent circle juxtaposing the matte finish of the piece. My hand signature is on the back along with a few details.
NEW RELEASE!
December 2024
Original Acrylic Painting & Tapestry
Title: “Mountains In Heavens”
Artist: Natalie
Media: Acrylic paint on bedsheet
Dimension: 11” diameter
Created: Spring 2024
Released: December 2024
Signature: Hand Signed Front and Back
Series: 01
# in Series: 1 of 1
“Mountains In Heavens” is meant to be sewn into a tapestry. In a way, this piece is only half-complete and awaits a benevolent patron to see it through.
The image with the tapestry design is a mock-up and will be completed when ordered. It will be my own hand (Natalie’s) sewing it all together.
It will be made of fabrics and embellishments with iridescent qualities or accents and the painting sewn into it. Actual colors and textures will have slight variations based on the materials available at the time it's ordered.
Wooden hanging dowels included.
More Details:
Artwork Dimensions | ~22”x44” |
Weight | ~5lb |
Shipping Dimensions | ~18”x3” Tube |
Packing | 2-4 weeks |
Transport | 1-10 days |
Tracking | Yes |
Insurance | Yes |
Signature Required | Yes |
October 2024
Poster and Flags are designed and directed by me, Natalie, and fulfilled by Printful. They are signed with a specific digital signature, typically do not have a limit to how many can be produced, and are more affordable and functional. Plus, designs are specifically tailored to each product, and they’re a great way to liven up your spaces with several works of Natalie’s fantastic art!
Prices | $40-$60 | $30-$50 |
Sizes | 10″×10″ 12″×12″ 14″×14″ 16″×16″ 18″×18″ | 10″×10″ 12″×12″ 14″×14″ 16″×16″ 18″×18″ |
Let your flag fly with these soft and versatile print alternatives! Traveling? Living the college dorm life? Need to spruce up a space where delicate things have a low chance of survival (like the gym, playroom, rage room, etc)? On a budget? Flags are the perfect options!
Prices | $30 |
Sizes | 12 x 17 inches |
Inspired by “Mountains In Heavens”
Released September 22, 2024, Fall Equinox
I love these hoodies! Wearable and washable artworks. Mountains In Heavens is the perfect hoodie and gift to celebrate the winter season, especially for snow enthusiasts! These high quality hoodies with flattering cuts and styles, made from recycled materials, and are really comfortable, will become your all-time favorites!
Look forward to Fine Art Prints coming soon!
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