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Natalia Orest
Paths We Share - Spirits of the North Collection, 2025
Blandteknik
Graphite & white acrylic pen on A3 (29.7 x 42 cm)
NOT FOR SALE
In this piece, a wolf and a raven walk side by side through the snow. Companions bound by instinct, survival, and a shared path through the wilderness. This partnership has real roots in nature, where ravens and wolves have been observed cooperating in the wild. Ravens will lead wolves to potential food sources, while wolves leave behind remains that ravens scavenge. In Native beliefs, the two are seen as messengers, guides, and symbols of wisdom and transformation. In this work, their bond becomes more than observation; it becomes a timeless story of trust, balance, and the wisdom of the wild.
Natalia Orest
Paths We Share - Spirits of the North Collection, 2025
Blandteknik
Graphite & white acrylic pen on A3 (29.7 x 42 cm)
NOT FOR SALE
In this piece, a wolf and a raven walk side by side through the snow. Companions bound by instinct, survival, and a shared path through the wilderness. This partnership has real roots in nature, where ravens and wolves have been observed cooperating in the wild. Ravens will lead wolves to potential food sources, while wolves leave behind remains that ravens scavenge. In Native beliefs, the two are seen as messengers, guides, and symbols of wisdom and transformation. In this work, their bond becomes more than observation; it becomes a timeless story of trust, balance, and the wisdom of the wild.
Animals have always been a central part of my life and creative journey, shaping the way I see the world and inspiring my work. Through my art, I hope to remind people that there is something deeper in the way animals exist than we often understand, something we can still learn from, if we choose to stop and truly see it.
As a self-taught graphite artist based in Sweden, I create highly detailed animal drawings that blend realism with storytelling, atmosphere, and emotional depth.
Through graphite, I focus on capturing not only physical detail, but also presence and personality. Rather than portraying animals as simple subjects, I approach them as living beings with their own spirit and unspoken story. Many of my works reflect human experiences through the symbolism of animals, inviting viewers to slow down, reflect, and connect with something both wild and deeply familiar.
I welcome inquiries in both English and Swedish.
Contact: nataliaorestart@gmail.com
Utställningar
Upcoming exhibition in Nybro konstförening