Natalie McGuire (SHE/Her awesome)
Skills/Mediums: Glass, Mixed Media, Photography
Member of ACW since: February 11, 2020
Biography
Natalie McGuire is a multi-award-winning artist. Awards started in 2003 at local art shows, winning cash prizes in her category. In 2012, she won Student Photographer of the Year. Later in her career, Natalie has been awarded 1st place, Juror’s Choice, and People’s Choice awards at exhibitions local and nationally across the U.S. from 2019 to the present.
Her education began as a small child; she learned photography composition from her father. Her Aunt Natalie fueled the creative side, allowing it to flourish. She Attended Community education classes for basic photography in 10997/98, studied under Deidra Monk, later enrolled in Hennepin Technical College Digital Photography program, studied under Paul Sinkler, Tom Hanly, and Tim Grey until the program closed. She’s continued her education by attending one-day seminars with National Geographic photographers. Continues her education in unconventional ways by joining Wyoming Center for Arts, ACW (Art to Change the World), PRCBoston, Griffin Museum of Photography, Praxis Gallery, NEMAA, and St. Paul Arts’ collective.
Natalie networks with other artists, sharing tips and ideas. She is known for her Infrared black-and-white photography and Photozaics (a combination of her two loves: photography and mosaics, starting with a photograph and finishing with a mosaic frame).
Before all that, Natalie’s creative side was fueled by her parents' love of travel via RV. They believed the road trip was a part of the journey and saw a lot of America that you just can’t get from a plane. She’s always been a fan of Ansel Adams and Bob Ross’ style, even though Bob was a painter, and loved watching his programs on the local PBS. Drove her to get out and be with nature. Creating art helps Natalie connect with the viewer, exhibiting her ability to make you feel like you are there with her.