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My Spirit
What is a poem if not a song
of life and hope and
seasons gone
How fair it seems to ask of you
what is art
what is true
But what of this,
I hate to say,
they call it art
leaves me restless
only questions fill my mind
No peace
No time
No company
Only my hand by which
I have decided.
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Artwork in the Kaplan house, Houghton, JHb, featured in Homeowner magazine |
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"Natasha and Daryl Davies at the Birmingham Spring Fair 2008"
 Daryl owns Daryl Davies Fine art in the UK.
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"International Bank Vaults VIP children's day"
On the 15th of April 2007 I volunteered to help at the International Bank Vaults VIP children's day at the Durban Exhibition Centre. In attendance were 25 children's homes from the greater Durban Area. The Children painted large Murals which will be displayed later in the year through Kizo Gallery at the Gateway Arts Festival in September. It was one of the most rewarding days of my life and will stay with me for a long time. The suffering of Mankind is far greater than the canvas of life......
Click here to view Pic 1
Click here to view Pic 2
Click here to view Pic 3
Click here to view Pic 4 |
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“Patar, Everest Base camp, 22 December 2006, sumitted at 12:30pm with Sue Wiper, (England) and Kusang Sherpa, (Nepal).”
Click here to view Everest Pic 1 Click here to view Everest Pic 2
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“An exciting artist from South Africa, Natasha Barnes combines, for me, the best aspects of both the frenzied and the studied abstracts. Her works, with their dynamism and solid construction, fascinate me”
Patrick Donohue, art critic, Canada
“Hi Natasha,The show was a good experience and a pleasant time for me too, especially having the chance to meet people like you. Natasha, the fact that you sold your very good abstract work somehow gives me the hope that there are still people who understand and appreciate it. I wish you all the best” Iosif, Romania, artist.
“I am very proud to have such a wonderful friend like you
who is beautiful, talented, honest, open minded, intellegent, humble and above all a kind person. What else I can ask for. God bless you”
Anand, Dubai, artist
"Hi Natasha, This the beautiful news the take message from you. You know what happen after days when I meet you I can't sleep I am so exiting try something sand with acrylic like your work and your style really I enjoy your work to watch. Anyway I tried but I couldn’t make it like yours good and strong I think every human’s character different than another.” Mustafa. Turkey, Artist
“Making a living at being an artist is success in itself Natasha “
Goggio, USA, Artist
“Dear Natasha, was glad to hear your art in NY really am surprised with your magnificent art, is an inspiration and also your person, I took a pleasant impression yours. I hope that your paintings are always the sum of your experience and inspiration and succeed as always beautiful works to date. We send many greetings from Mexico. “ Mexico, Artist
"Your enjoyment of the commission really shows...they are superb pieces. Thank you.
Keep up the great work and we will develop a really good following for you in Aussie!!.
"Trevor Victor Harvey" Australia
"Having said that, I liked your last florals a lot and I
think you're a superior artist in every department so, given that you're
ahead of us on the colour issue, I'd love to see your very own take on the
theme."
Roger Watt, Bentely Publishing consultant, Canada
"I just wanted to write back to thank you so much, Your art is just beautiful. I am drawn to the bright happy colorful floral contemporary ones, but each style is lovely. You are very talented."
Jennifer, USA
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Art Business News - June 2006
"From South African 'Farm Girl' to International Artist" Natasha Barnes is enjoying her 'journey of great discovery.' Chances are, you will, too."
Click here to read the full article
 Click here to view the cover page of the magazine
Click to download my article featured in the Picture Business magazine
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