093: Nathalie’s Studio



On today’s podcast I’m talking to my friend, Nathalie Kalbach about her new art studio and her obsession with architecture and the history of the places she’s lived.

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Nathalie is a self-taught mixed media artist, born in Germany and now living in Jersey City, NJ.

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Nathalie’s projects have been published in several art, craft and hobby magazines as well as mixed media books.

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Nathalie has taught workshops all over the world and wrote Artful Adventures in Mixed Media – Art and Techniques inspired by Observation & Experience.

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You can read more about her book and workshops, and see lots of her art on her website.

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Here’s a look at Nathalie’s Studio:

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entry to Nathalie’s studio 

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Fireplace with Gallery wall of Nathalie’s family 

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In the studio during filming for Sketchbook Skool

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Length Side of Studio with the letterpress and and work table

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Stairs down to Nathalie’s studio

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Bathroom Studio with new Wallpaper based on Nathalie’s designs

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Nathalie’s studio right after she moved into the house

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Wall easel 

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Wall paper with Nathalie’s designs with seating area in the entry of the studio
 

Find Nathalie Online:

You may have noticed a new feature on the podcast. We’ve decided to ask everyone for a recommendation each episode.  It could be a TV Show, a food, a book, an art supply — anything they think is awesome.  Here are the recommendations:

  • Nathalie: Wall Easel from Tueller – PaperBirdStudio.net
  • Eileen: The movie, Emma.  Watch the trailer here.
  • Julie: The current season of Project Runway.  Watch online here.

I hope you enjoyed this episode.  Thanks for stopping by!