Paintings made of the land, with the land.
Have you ever visited a place and felt deeply connected to it on a level you don't quite understand? That feeling of an ancient familiarity, a primal link to something long forgotten... a time where we worked with the land and seasons and elements, not against them.
I invite you to slow down, take a break from the hectic pace of life and remind yourself of what it is to be human.
These magical lands of Cornwall are rich in history, myth and legend and my paintings give you a tangible connection to the world of our ancestors. Using the Cornish moors and coast as my inspiration and imparting each painting with the breath of history, bring the magic of this land into your corner of the world.
Whether you are looking for some meaningful artwork for your home or business, or are an artist wanting a fresh new approach to abstract landscape painting, you are in the right place.
What are you looking for?
Connecting with the history of Cornwall
I'm a natural world artist making semi abstract landscape paintings that tell a story of the land, gathering earth in small quantities from each site to make my own paint pigment. This offers the viewer a tangible connection to the place, and a wonderful raw, gritty quality to the finish of the artwork with a pure colour that is true to the land.
My current work interrogates ideas of home and place
In particular the remnants of industry and ancient settlements on Bodmin Moor, investigating the tension between abandoned artefacts of our ancestors and industry and how they sit in the natural world.
Huge skies, wild weather, vast open spaces and stormy seas
There is a ruggedness and drama about the landscape of Cornwall that moves and inspires me to make art that captures a moment in time as I seek to understand my place in this world and my search for home.
Recent Work
A Natural World Artist
"Semi-abstract Natural World Artist Natalie Day's contemporary canvasses are inspired creations that offer depth, interest, character and beauty. Cornish bred Natalie draws her inspiration from the natural world around her and offers us rich landscapes to escape into. The perfect finishing touch to any interior, but especially for that of nature lovers."
Reimagining the Landscape
"Natalie’s work explores the nature of home. Having grown-up in Cornwall, it investigates her personal relationship with the county and the history of the land. Her process begins in the earth, routing in geology to fathom and forage natural pigments such as red clay and yellow ochre. Out of this communion with soil she builds reimaginings of the landscape, constructing and understanding her place within it. "
'This Land' Solo Show at Royal Cornwall Museum
“We are delighted to exhibit Natalie’s work at Royal Cornwall Museum. Not only is the work of exceptional quality, it speaks directly to the things that are important to the museum - about this unique land we call Cornwall, the very earth and minerals beneath our feet, our heritage landscape and the imagination and ingenuity that fuels Cornish creativity. It is an absolute privilege to show such exceptional work by an artist from Cornwall.”
Bryony Robins, creative director at Royal Cornwall Museum
My first major solo exhibition in 2023.
This is the story of an artists journey; returning to Cornwall, reconnecting, coming full circle.
Rich in mining and ritualistic history, these rural landscapes have been calling me to investigate and contemplate what is above and below ground, the human impact on nature, our place in this world. With this body of work I continue to explore the use of natural pigments and paints made from the earth - these are paintings about the land, made of the land.
Workshops and events ran alongside this exhibition bring the community together to discuss and create, echoing the ancient gatherings on Cornwall’s sacred landscapes.
Commission Your Bespoke Artwork
If you’re looking for a custom piece of art created just for you, and you like what you've seen so far, let's talk!
Whether for your home or workplace, or perhaps for your next home staging or interior design project, please contact me using the contact form and we can set up a phone call.