These landscapes are inspired by the peace and calm of a moonlit winter's night, when the ground is crisp underfoot and the smell of woodsmoke hangs in the air.
Night-time in Fen Meadow. Acrylic on canvas. 20x20" / 50x50cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / SOLD
The Quiet of the Night 8. Acrylic on canvas. 24x24" / 60x60cm © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
The Quiet of the Night 15. Acrylic on canvas. 12x12" / 30x30cm © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
The Quiet of the Night 14. Acrylic on canvas. 12x12" / 30x30cm © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
The Quiet of the Night 3. Acrylic on canvas. 16x16" / 40x40cm © Natasha Newton 2014 / SOLD
Moon Rise. Acrylic on canvas. 16x16" / 40x40cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / Available
Moon Rise 2. Acrylic on canvas. 12x12" / 30x30cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / Available
Moon Rise 3. Acrylic on canvas. 12x12" / 30x30cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / Available
A walk through the forest at night with a full moon illuminating the sturdy trunks and feathery branches is a magical experience. Trees are an endless source of inspiration and often feature in my work.
Midnight Walk. Acrylic on canvas. 20x20" / 50x50cm © Natasha Newton 2014 / SOLD
Midnight Walk 3. Acrylic on canvas. 20x20" / 50x50cm © Natasha Newton 2017 / SOLD
Dark Forest. Acrylic on canvas. 30x24" / 76x60cm © Natasha Newton 2005 / Artist's Private Collection
Tree With Goldfinches. Acrylic on canvas. 20x20" / 50x50cm © Natasha Newton 2011 / SOLD
Future Growth. Acrylic on canvas. 20x20" / 50x50cm © Natasha Newton 2011 / SOLD
My landscapes are often inspired by the Autumn and Winter seasons, when everything in nature is stripped back and you can see the structure of the trees, sometimes as beautiful silhouettes against the sky. I love the textures of the ploughed fields and the gentle, muted tones of the landscape. I try to convey the quietness of these seasons through my paintings.
Intermission 2. Acrylic on canvas. 39.5x39.5" / 100x100cm © Natasha Newton 2009 / SOLD
Snowy Landscape with Sheep and Birds. Acrylic on canvas. 12x12" / 30x30cm © Natasha Newton 2017 / Available
Intermission 5. Acrylic on canvas. 31.5x31.5" / 80x80cm © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
Intermission 9. Acrylic on canvas. 16x16" / 40x40cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / Available
Intermission 7. Acrylic on canvas. 16x16" / 40x40cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / Available
Intermission 8. Acrylic on canvas. 16x16" / 40x40cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / SOLD
Intermission 4. Acrylic on canvas. 20x20" / 50x50cm © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
Snow Storm Coming. Acrylic on canvas. 8x8" / 20x20cm © Natasha Newton 2017 / Available
I've been painting birds for a long time; the nests and feathers are a more recent addition. I enjoy creating these little creatures and their homes from my imagination, as well as referencing birds that exist in nature.
Building A Nest 1. Acrylic on canvas. 16x16" / 40x40cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / Available
Boldness, Peace, Bravery. Acrylic on canvas. 12x12" / 30x30cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / Available
Two Swallows. Acrylic on canvas. 16x16" / 40x40cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / SOLD
Boldness, Peace, Bravery 2. Acrylic on canvas. 30x30" / 76x76cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / Available
The Night Bird Sings His Lullaby. Gouache and acrylic ink on watercolour paper. 8x10" / 20x25cm © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
The Ghosts of Their Departed Leaves 4. Acrylic on canvas. 10x12" / 25x30cm © Natasha Newton 2012 / SOLD
Eastern Towhee. Gouache and acrylic ink on paper. 8x10" / 20x25cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / SOLD
Cetti's Warbler 2. Watercolour, gouache and acrylic ink on paper. 8x10" / 20x25cm © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
I've had a fascination with the night sky and especially the moon for a long time. I hope my paintings convey some of the wonder I feel when I gaze up into an inky sky twinkling with billions of stars.
This series of astronomy paintings started in 2011 with the Imaginary Star Charts, moving on to the Luna and Moon & Stars paintings in 2013. The series continues to develop and evolve.
Luna 25. Gouache and acrylic ink on watercolour paper. 14x14" / 35.5x35.5cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / SOLD
Moon and Stars 12. Gouache and acrylic ink on watercolour paper. 12x10" / 30x25cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / SOLD
Imaginary Star Chart Number 16. Gouache and acrylic ink on watercolour paper. 12x12" / 30x30cm © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
Luna 21. Gouache and acrylic ink on watercolour paper. 12x10" / 30x25cm © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
Imaginary Star Chart Number 18. Gouache and acrylic ink on watercolour paper. 12x10" / 30x25cm © Natasha Newton 2016 / SOLD
Luna 23. Gouache and acrylic ink on watercolour paper. 8x10" / 20x25cm © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
I've been painting on pebbles since 2011, when it occurred to me that my precise nature motifs and patterned designs would work well on a small scale, complementing this natural material. Each stone becomes a precious art object, displayed and sold individually as well as in collections of various sizes. I often have a design in mind before I start painting, but I'll allow the shape, colour, and natural markings of the stone to dictate the composition during the painting process.
My painted stones have been commissioned by magazines and book publishers, and have been featured in Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home and Resurgence & Ecologist magazines in the UK, Flow magazine in the Netherlands, Hendes Verden in Denmark, and in the books Rock Art! by Denise Scicluna and 365 Nature by Anna Carlile.
Ready made collections can be found in my shop and I often work on special commissioned collections for private clients, so please contact me if you'd like me to create some painted stones especially for you.
Painted stones © Natasha Newton 2015 / Images courtesy of 365 Nature by Anna Carlile.
A collection of 15 painted stones with nature & abstract designs for the book 365 Nature by Anna Carlile. © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
Whisper 15. Collection of 10 painted stones. © Natasha Newton 2015 / SOLD
Five Leaves 1 & 2. Painted stone collections. © Natasha Newton 2016 / SOLD
Whisper 18. Collection of 8 painted stones. © Natasha Newton 2016 / SOLD
Ground & Sky 7. Collection of 10 painted stones. © Natasha Newton 2013 / SOLD
Alphabet Stones. A collection of 26 painted stones. © Natasha Newton 2017 / Available
Violet Vert is a new collection of work - she's also my alter ego! I wanted to feel free to experiment with some fresh ideas and a colour palette I wouldn't normally use, without feeling restricted or inhibited. The creation of a separate identity somehow allows me to feel as if I can do this with confidence.
I don't know where Violet Vert will lead me - but I'm looking forward to finding out!
Naturesphere 1. Gouache, watercolour, and acrylic ink on paper. 6x6" / 15x15cm © Natasha Newton 2017
Book, magazine and CD cover art.
More images will be added soon.
Cover art for a series of five books by Jorge Bucay. Artwork © Natasha Newton / Design © Ferran Lopez / Random House
Andrea Glass, Party of One. CD cover illustration © Natasha Newton 2013 / Design © Simply Marvellous Creative Ltd. 2013
Trio d'Argent, Suite Nomade. CD cover illustration © Natasha Newton 2013 / Design © Benoit Dedieu-Anglade 2013
