Natalie Featherston

Natalie Featherston is a contemporary realist painter specializing in trompe l’oeil—a French term meaning “to fool the eye.” The Chicago Sun Times has described her paintings as, “Artful beyond just illusion and trickery, they are truly masterful still lifes made with both craft and wit.”

Ms. Featherston’s paintings have received numerous awards from some of the most distinguished art organizations in the country, including the Salmagundi Club and the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club. Her paintings have appeared in The Artist’s Magazine, American Art Collector, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, and Fine Art Connoisseur, to name but a few of the publications that have featured her work.

Ms. Featherston is represented by fine art galleries across the country, and her paintings are sought after by notable collectors including Toni Morrison, Danielle Steele, J.J. Abrams, and Alice Cooper.

Artist Statement

Natalie Featherston is a Providence, RI-based fine art oil painter, whose work transcends the boundaries of reality with its masterful use of trompe l'oeil techniques. With a touch of whimsy, Featherston weaves a story through each piece, inviting the viewer into a world of humor and charm. Her pieces are a dazzling display of virtuosity, beautifully capturing her subjects with a level of detail that is both remarkable and mesmerizing.

Through her paintings, Featherston creates a connection with the viewer, enticing them to explore the intricate layers and hidden meanings within her work. Each stroke of her brush is imbued with depth and meaning, evoking a sense of profoundness that is truly meaningful. Natalie Featherston's work is a testament to the power of art to captivate and enchant.