Natalie Alana Sturgis is an African American writer & painter born and raised in New York. In what she describes as her process, she attempts to capture her emotions onto surfaces, with the use of acrylics and unconventional materials. She waits patiently to be connected to the narrative of her mediums in use, all while absorbing the histories and deep rooted messages embedded within. As an artist, Sturgis explores vehicles of boundless curiosity that support and uphold her creative sincerity.

Rarely is a piece planned. Within her process of expression, Natalie's creations are beautifully conveyed through bold color, expression, and abstractions of form and figure. With her poetry and writing, she examines her core. She weaves together words that illuminate her fascinations with love, self-acceptance, and the unleashing of the Goddess. Her painting enables her to honor — and express her raw spirit minus the fear of…

Natalie is on a the path of self-discovery, with a desire to evoke a shared mutual emotion with and from her works.