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    Lon Retreat
    14 November 2024 - 5 January 2025

    Original Works

    These 20 new works are on display at Lon Retreat in Point Lonsdale from 14 November 2024 - 5 January 2025. I would love for you to see these in person, if you are planning a trip to visit the exhibition, view more details here.

    'Sanctuary' Original Artwork
    'Sanctuary' Original Artwork
    'Sanctuary' Original Artwork
    'Sanctuary' Original Artwork
    'Sanctuary' Original Artwork
    'Sanctuary' Original Artwork
    $3,250.00
    'Meander' Original Artwork
    'Meander' Original Artwork
    'Meander' Original Artwork
    'Meander' Original Artwork
    'Meander' Original Artwork
    $3,150.00
    'Finding My Way' Original Artwork
    'Finding My Way' Original Artwork
    'Finding My Way' Original Artwork
    'Finding My Way' Original Artwork
    'Finding My Way' Original Artwork
    'Finding My Way' Original Artwork
    $2,250.00
    'Blue Skies Ahead' Original Framed Artwork
    'Blue Skies Ahead' Original Framed Artwork
    'Blue Skies Ahead' Original Framed Artwork
    'Blue Skies Ahead' Original Framed Artwork
    'Blue Skies Ahead' Original Framed Artwork
    'Blue Skies Ahead' Original Framed Artwork
    $1,950.00
    'A Breath of Fresh Air' Original Framed Artwork
    'A Breath of Fresh Air' Original Framed Artwork
    'A Breath of Fresh Air' Original Framed Artwork
    'A Breath of Fresh Air' Original Framed Artwork
    'A Breath of Fresh Air' Original Framed Artwork
    $1,950.00
    'From Deep Within' Original Framed Artwork
    'From Deep Within' Original Framed Artwork
    'From Deep Within' Original Framed Artwork
    'From Deep Within' Original Framed Artwork
    'From Deep Within' Original Framed Artwork
    $1,950.00
    'Big Sky Dreaming' Original Framed Artwork
    'Big Sky Dreaming' Original Framed Artwork
    'Big Sky Dreaming' Original Framed Artwork
    'Big Sky Dreaming' Original Framed Artwork
    'Big Sky Dreaming' Original Framed Artwork
    $1,950.00
    'The Eye of the Beholder' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Eye of the Beholder' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Eye of the Beholder' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Eye of the Beholder' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Eye of the Beholder' Original Framed Artwork
    $1,950.00
    'Go Gently' Original Framed Artwork
    'Go Gently' Original Framed Artwork
    'Go Gently' Original Framed Artwork
    'Go Gently' Original Framed Artwork
    'Go Gently' Original Framed Artwork
    $1,950.00
    'As The Day Begins' Original Framed Artwork
    'As The Day Begins' Original Framed Artwork
    'As The Day Begins' Original Framed Artwork
    'As The Day Begins' Original Framed Artwork
    'As The Day Begins' Original Framed Artwork
    $1,950.00
    'Afterglow' Original Framed Artwork
    'Afterglow' Original Framed Artwork
    'Afterglow' Original Framed Artwork
    'Afterglow' Original Framed Artwork
    'Afterglow' Original Framed Artwork
    $1,950.00
    'Strands of Thought 2' Original Framed Artwork
    'Strands of Thought 2' Original Framed Artwork
    'Strands of Thought 2' Original Framed Artwork
    'Strands of Thought 2' Original Framed Artwork
    'Strands of Thought 2' Original Framed Artwork
    $1,750.00
    'Strands of Thought 1' Original Artwork
    'Strands of Thought 1' Original Artwork
    'Strands of Thought 1' Original Artwork
    'Strands of Thought 1' Original Artwork
    'Strands of Thought 1' Original Artwork
    $1,750.00
    'Wandering' Original Framed Artwork
    'Wandering' Original Framed Artwork
    'Wandering' Original Framed Artwork
    'Wandering' Original Framed Artwork
    'Wandering' Original Framed Artwork
    $650.00
    'Off Track' Original Framed Artwork
    'Off Track' Original Framed Artwork
    'Off Track' Original Framed Artwork
    'Off Track' Original Framed Artwork
    $650.00
    'On My Way' Original Framed Artwork
    'On My Way' Original Framed Artwork
    'On My Way' Original Framed Artwork
    'On My Way' Original Framed Artwork
    $650.00
    'Full Moon Magic' Original Framed Artwork
    'Full Moon Magic' Original Framed Artwork
    'Full Moon Magic' Original Framed Artwork
    'Full Moon Magic' Original Framed Artwork
    'Full Moon Magic' Original Framed Artwork
    $650.00
    'Nightfall' Original Framed Artwork
    'Nightfall' Original Framed Artwork
    'Nightfall' Original Framed Artwork
    'Nightfall' Original Framed Artwork
    'Nightfall' Original Framed Artwork
    $650.00
    'The Forest and the Trees 2' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Forest and the Trees 2' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Forest and the Trees 2' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Forest and the Trees 2' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Forest and the Trees 2' Original Framed Artwork
    $350.00
    'The Forest and the Trees 1' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Forest and the Trees 1' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Forest and the Trees 1' Original Framed Artwork
    'The Forest and the Trees 1' Original Framed Artwork
    $350.00
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set
    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set

    'Finding My Way' Limited Edition Postcard Set

    $29.95

    A limited edition, collectors set of postcards printed on 100% post-consumer waste featuring artworks from Natalie's 'Finding My Way' series.

    • Set of 8 A6 sized postcards (105 x 148mm)
    • High quality, 350gsm uncoated paper stock
    • Printed in Australia
    • Strictly limited to 50 sets, each set is marked with its edition number
    • Presented in a beautiful string tie envelope

    © Artwork remains the copyright of Natalie Martin and may not be reproduced in any way. Purchasing this work does not entitle you to do so. Thank you.

    Artist Statement

    My first journey to the moonah forest on Lon’s property completely captivated me and it’s from this experience that ‘Finding My Way’ sprung. The walk itself felt like a little adventure with awe and discovery around every corner. Spending time amongst the ancient trees had a visceral effect, calming and contemplative. I left feeling grounded and inspired.

    Through the process of the work the trail also became a perfect little metaphor for navigating my way through life, especially after a testing few years. Discovering new versions of myself, stumbling along, feeling a little lost, growing and learning, finding myself in the weeds and working my way out.

    The body of work came together using watercolour and crayon on paper and panels. Granulating pigment is a subtle but consistent baseline in the underpainting of each work. I enjoyed the grit and imperfection that brought to the surface, it reminded me of the feeling of dust and salt on my skin on the walk. I played with the softness of watercolour in conjunction with more raw, hand-drawn elements with opaque crayon to build a language of boldness, movement and curiosity.

    Working from photos, sketches and memory a colourful, fluid representation of the forest emerged, dancing the line of reality and dream. I used various aspects and perspectives to evoke the ranging emotions of the experience as well as changing light and times of day. Having the moonah forest at the heart of everything felt like I was let in on a very special secret.

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    Read more about the series:

    'Finding My Way' Exhibition at Lon Retreat

    'Finding My Way' Exhibition at Lon Retreat

      'Finding My Way' is a new body of work, 20 watercolour and crayon paintings on paper and panel that I created during my residency at Lon Retreat. I couldn't be more excited to finally share these pieces with you, they've been a long time in the making.  

    Work In Progress: ‘Finding My Way’

    Work In Progress: ‘Finding My Way’

    Loz from LJM Photography snuck into my studio recently and captured me at work. I thought I’d share some of the photos along with a bit of the story behind them.