Artist Statement/Bio -  Natalie Crossley was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She completed her BFA at Brigham Young University—Idaho with an emphasis in oil painting.  For 7 years Natalie had the wonderful opportunity to work and manage a team of artists on temple murals for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her art has been featured in many galleries and art shows. She has furthered her art education by studying with and under many renowned artists. She is currently helping clients preserve cherished family history stories through custom artwork. Follow her instagram @crossleyfine_art.
Natalies main focus in painting is in landscape but her ability dose not stop there. she has been commissioned many times to paint figurative stories and portraits. Natalie shares, “I have always had a passion for art. I have learned that even the most "dullest things " (example a stick or a rock) can become beautiful with the right kind of lighting. I find joy in striving to capture with pigment/ paint what The Creator describes through light and form. I paint to give voice to the truth I see."  The reason for her passion in painting can be summed up by what a friend once shared with her "it's not just about the painting. It's about the people.” It is Natalies hope that with her art many people will find personal meaning, peace and be reminded of the truth that they are loved.