From Yeppoon to Cairns, this stretch of the Watercolour Workshop Tour was full of warm welcomes, spectacular landscapes and one very silly scheduling mistake. Between art societies, roadside fruit stalls, tropical rainforests and a few unexpected detours, we discovered some of our favourite places in Queensland and learned that the best adventures rarely go exactly to plan.
I recently sat down with Shaun Lord from Owners Outlook for a conversation about creativity, business and life on the road. We chatted about building a career as an artist, growing a business around what you love and the lessons I've learned along the way. If you've ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a creative business, this one's for you.
This chapter of our Big Lap took us from the wild beauty of Pebbly Beach to workshops on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, with plenty of adventures in between. Along the way we painted local flora, met long-time students, explored new corners of Australia and were reminded just how generous and welcoming regional communities can be.
Stories from the first few weeks on the road. Workshops, caravan dramas, adventures! We packed up our place in Torquay and started the pilgrimage up the coast.
No Red Paint? No Problem. Here’s What to Do! 🎨In this new YouTube video I demonstrate how to mix reds with my favourite limited palette, which doesn’t actually include any red paint.
There was a lot happening behind the scenes last year - quietly, patiently, and often very slowly - including the early stages and planning of not one… but THREE new online courses. Even writing that still feels a bit surreal.
It’s getting real! After months (years, really!) of planning, prepping, and quietly working behind the scenes, we’re officially two months out from hitting the road for my upcoming Watercolour Workshop Tourand I couldn’t be more excited!
This is your chance to shop meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts from local makers, get your hands dirty in creative workshops, soak up some live music, and enjoy a cruisy day out with the fam.
New watercolour works inspired by the ironbarks of my coastal home. A reflection on resilience, balance, and belonging. Showing with Gallery Alchemy at Sydney Affordable Art Fair.
Natalie Martin has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Talburac Art Prize. The exhibition opens 7 November at HOOP Gallery, Torquay - celebrating Surf Coast artists and creativity in nature.
How do you sum up a fabulous art retreat with a beautiful bunch of humans into a few words and some pics? You can't! But I'm going to do my best...
Sometimes everything just falls into place. Back in August I held three workshops at Meet Gather Collect in Aranda (Canberra). It was the second time I visited this gorgeous store and taught some classes. As we were planning the workshops, Thea the owner, suggested I exhibit some work on the walls as well - and of course, I said yes!