art – Natalie Knowles

Sheringham fishermen launching into a rough see with a ghostly fishermen in the sky and a tall ship in the distance

Yow Yows

Posted on May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 by natalieknowlesart in 2026, art, exhibitions, norfolk, Norwich, Sheringham

I am delighted to be exhibiting my drawing Yow Yows (2026) as part of Anteros Art Foundation's Folklore exhibition. There is a superstition originating from my hometown, Sheringham, about the Yow Yows being the ghostly cries of fishermen. Sheringham's beaches have an undeniable sense of place - from the sound of the waves raking the … Continue reading Yow Yows →

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Alice at the National Art Library

Posted on February 19, 2023September 8, 2024 by natalieknowlesart in 2023, art, drawing, exhibitions, London, Norwich

I had the incredible privilege of viewing Sir John Tenniel's original Alice in Wonderland etchings at the National Art Library. These tiny pictures, with pin-fine detail, are annotated by Tenniel in pencil. The illustrations are iconic and it was breathtaking to hold an image that has been reproduced in countless books all around the world. … Continue reading Alice at the National Art Library →

UnConsumed Exhibition

Posted on February 14, 2023February 18, 2023 by natalieknowlesart in 2023, art, exhibitions, Norwich

I'm delighted to be exhibiting my Alice in Wonderland inspired painting "Eat Me Drink Me" in a group exhibition at The Shoe Factory. UnConsumed is a cross-generational, multi-disciplinary, post-pandemic exhibition by East Anglian artists. The show runs from 4th March until 11th March, open 12-6pm daily. The private view is 4th March 6-9pm. Alice in … Continue reading UnConsumed Exhibition →

A visit to Peterborough Cathedral

Posted on December 16, 2022December 17, 2022 by natalieknowlesart in 2022, art, portraits

Two years ago, it was a lockdown Christmas and a very snowy start to 2021. I was drawing the Tudor Queens in my flat, which resulted in three five feet highly detailed drawings of Katharine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Catharine Parr. Using just pencil and biro on paper the drawings took hundreds of hours … Continue reading A visit to Peterborough Cathedral →