Born and raised in Quimper, Brittany, Nathalie received a Bachelors in Visual Communication, and later a degree in Interactive Multimedia in Paris, 1999. After spending a year observing the alluring art circles of New York and California, Nathalie moved to Orlando, Florida to pursue her own path in art with a specialisation in oil pastels on paper. Over the span of a decade, Nathalie developed and perfected a comprehensive artistry in geometric line and boundless colour. Drawing inspiration from her childhood, family and domestic spaces, Nathalie illustrates her personal collection of treasured reminiscence through abstractive forms and playful compositions. Her work is a rich entwinement of spatial design and imagination.
“I consider myself as an outsider, as I did some art studies in France and moved to central Florida to focus on my work. I worked in graphic design and multimedia before dedicating my time fully to my art. Pushing away the idea to be an artist for many years and finally coming back to it, I’m doing the things my own way and drawing (both literally and figuratively) my own path.”
Behind the Work
"Menhirs (tall, upright standing stones) were colossal structures that I visited frequently growing up in Brittany, France. This drawing is a "clin d'oeil" into my childhood, which reminds me of my family and my home. I incorporated vivid colours into the artwork to reflect my own unique perception of the menhirs today, giving them a renewed life and sense of meaning."
Nathalie Chikhi, “Menhirs I”. 2018. Oil pastel on paper.
Learn more about Nathalie and her work here.
Purchasing an Original Artwork
We work closely with our artists to ensure that your original artwork is securely packaged and shipped directly from the artist's studio to you. Each original artwork varies in medium and size, and therefore may require special instruction for the care and longevity of the artwork. We understand that purchasing an original work of art is a special investment, so please feel free to email us for all enquiries and added specifications about the work.
Certificate of Authenticity
Each original artwork is signed by the artist and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by both the artist and the founder of Fount art.textile.
Shipping + Returns
As each artwork is shipped directly from the artist, please allow 2-3 business days after the order purchase for the artist to safely package and ship the work, and a subsequent 10-14 business days for delivery. For more information on our shipping and return policies, please click here.
Behind the Work
"My body of work evolves with my mood. My drawings evolve naturally as they are a gateway to what I have in my mind. They all start by having a white piece of paper in front of me. I take a few seconds to think about what I'm going to do and quickly trace the external contour of the shapes. With "Life", I drew antenna-like shapes as if to connect the artwork with the outside world."
Nathalie Chikhi, “Life”. 2018. Oil pastel on paper.
Learn more about Nathalie and her work here.
Purchasing an Original Artwork
We work closely with our artists to ensure that your original artwork is securely packaged and shipped directly from the artist's studio to you. Each original artwork varies in medium and size, and therefore may require special instruction for the care and longevity of the artwork. We understand that purchasing an original work of art is a special investment, so please feel free to email us for all enquiries and added specifications about the work.
Certificate of Authenticity
Each original artwork is signed by the artist and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by both the artist and the founder of Fount art.textile.
Shipping + Returns
As each artwork is shipped directly from the artist, please allow 2-3 business days after the order purchase for the artist to safely package and ship the work, and a subsequent 10-14 business days for delivery. For more information on our shipping and return policies, please click here.