Artist profile
Natalie
Lapardin
Natalie is captivated by the idea of capturing the reality of the natural world, it being her most persistent source of inspiration.
Natalie is an oil painter based in Sydney. She works from life in her home studio and also takes painting trips outdoors to paint landscapes en plein air. Natalie is captivated by the idea of capturing the reality of the natural world, it being her most persistent source of inspiration.
Career Highlights
- 2024 Finalist in 20000 Small Scale Art Award
Artist Interview
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?
I work with oil paints as I enjoy the slow drying time. Oils have a great versatility in creating many painterly effects and they are also very forgiving.
How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?
An idea for a painting can be something I've thought about for a while, or something that comes to me spontaneously. The early stages involves a sketch where i workout my drawing and my lights and darks, adjusting the composition as needed. I like to visualise the final painting, even if it doesn't work out that way it helps to keep me moving forward through any challenging stages.
Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?
My studio is at home at the bottom of the garden. I often add botanic elements to my compositions and so the echoes of past paintings linger on in the form of dried flowers, plants and fruit. I also have my outdoor painting set up, which is like my portable studio.
