Natalie Jane Parker is an accomplished wildlife artist who has been capturing the beauty of Australian fauna and flora since 1996. Based in the serene Hunter Valley in NSW, her studio is surrounded by 50 acres of natural bushland that fuels her creative vision daily.
Known for her intricate detail and lifelike depictions, Natalie works mainly with acrylic paints on clay-coated board, but has branched out to use stretched canvas, pastelbord and cradled timber panels in recent years.
Her signature is a discreet ant or two, often tucked into her compositions as a playful personal hallmark.
When she is not in her studio, Natalie is out in the field gathering reference images from National Parks, Wildlife Parks, and Animal Rescue groups, furthering her mission to inspire awareness through art. Having such a large reference collection to draw from are important tools for Natalie’s artworks. She has painted many endangered species and hopes to raise awareness of the plight of some of our Australian animals.
In addition to her fine art, Natalie has illustrated over 30 children’s books, and her work is featured on calendars, premium quality prints, greeting cards, homewares, cross stitch, puzzles and more – sharing her passion for Australia’s unique wildlife with audiences around the world. Natalie’s work is unique in that it is cherished by memento-hunting tourists and serious art investors alike.
2025
Artists for Conservation Art Exhibit Awards Honourable Mention (Southern Colour)
Boynes Art Award April First place for monthly award for April subject being ‘the colour green’ for “Rainforest Glow ” (Kookaburras)
Art & Colour Magazine 365 Special Merit award “Munching Away” (Quokka)
2024
Mondial Art Academia (France) Honourable Mention awards
Animal Art category for “Happy Home Makers ” (Gang-gang cockatoos)
Free Theme for “Early Morning Outing ” (Willie Wagtail family)
Academy Choice award for “Under the Forest Canopy” (Forest Kingfisher)
Art & Colour Magazine 365 Special Merit award ” Happy Home Makers ” (Gang-gang cockatoos)
2023
Artists for Conservation (AFC) International Exhibit of Nature in Art
Medal of Excellence published in companion book and virtual exhibit “Rainforest Glow” (Kookaburras).
Artists for Conservation (AFC) International Exhibit of Nature in Art Honourable Mention published in companion book and virtual exhibit “Little Paws” (Swamp Wallaby)
Mondial Art Academia (France) Gold medal in Animal Art category for “Rainforest Glow ” (Kookaburras)
Holmes Prize for Realist Bird Art – Finalist for “Patiently Waiting ” (Barking Owl) also selected to feature in the catalogue
2022
Artists for Conservation (AFC) International Exhibit of Nature in Art
Honourable Mention published in companion book and virtual exhibit “Sweet Things” (Koala and Butterfly)
Natalie’s originals, placemats, coasters, jigsaw puzzles, giftware and Australian art gifts are available from Morpeth Gallery.
