Painting

Natasha Junmanee

Sydney-based fine art painter specialises in realistic still-life painting.

Artist Profile

Based in Sydney, Natasha Junmanee is a fine art painter who focuses on still life genre. She creates works that embody the beauty of stillness, drawing inspiration from various objects around her life. Her works often incorporate symbolic elements that speak to the themes of culture, memory, place and time. With a keen eye for balance and harmony, Natasha creates tranquil and contemplative scenes in her realistic style using traditional techniques. Her works pay homage to the classical still life paintings of the Dutch and Flemish masters, while imbuing her unique perspective and vision.

Artist Interview

What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?

I prefer working with oils because I find it to be a very forgiving medium for painting. It gives me the freedom to take my time during the painting process without being rushed or concerned about drying time. Additionally, I can achieve a realistic result by building up luminosity through painting in layers with oils.

How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?

It's all start with an idea, then I will do a few sketches to see if it would be working for the actual painting. I normally set up a still life composition in my studio with objects from my personal collection and play around with the composition, colours and objects until I'm happy with it. Then I will begin working on it until it's finished.

Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?

My studio is a place where I feel inspired and motivated to bring my ideas to life. It is filled with objects that I collect for many years to use as a model for my still life painting. There is a space to set up a still life composition and a space for my easel and computer for painting and working.

Natasha Junmanee

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