Statement

“There is nothing better than capturing the visceral feeling of a place, and channeling the mood of the day through a painting. When I pick up a brush on location or in the studio, I feel the energy and pace of each brush stroke, textured mark, and color subtlety observed from nature. In many cases, I venture out to remote or forgotten areas, whether it be the marshes in winter, a stormy sea, or the Cape in the offseason, and reminisce about what once existed in raw natural form before a viewpoint's splendor was altered by human touch, technology or development. I often use mark-making and texture techniques to add the illusion of detail to my work, applying inventive brush and palette knife effects. I return to repeat locations throughout all four seasons and times of day, observing changing lighting effects and composing thoughtful compositions that amplify my subject. My work invokes immersion, nostalgia, and intrigue for the viewer through interesting compositions and atmospheric effects observed throughout all four seasons of the region.”

Bio

Natalia Mirabito Hoar (b. 1996) is a classically trained oil painter capturing the raw pastoral beauty of New England land and sea. Her award-winning work is focused on sweeping coastlines, moody light phenomena, and recurring vistas across New England and Cape Cod shorelines, marshes, mountains and abroad.

Natalia holds a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts and has studied under the Museum of Fine Arts, as well as with acclaimed artists and living masters including Joseph McGurl, Joe Paquet, Lloyd Lillie, Hillary Scott and Judy Rossman. She is a member of the Oil Painters of America, American Society of Marine Artists, and the Scituate Art Association. Creative pursuits have taken her to Italy, Ireland, Hawaii, Abu Dhabi, the American Southwest. But her true muse is the Cape Cod and New England coastline. Her areas of continuing influence and study include the Old Masters, Hudson Valley painters, and the schools of luminism, Italian naturalism, and impressionism. 

Her award-winning work is collected and commissioned worldwide including the Boston Fire Department, the Trust for Public Land, and private collections across North America, Italy and Ireland. Her work has been published in Boston Art Review and Mass Cultural Council. Areas of continuing influence and study include the Old Masters, Hudson Valley painters, and the schools of luminism, Italian naturalism, and impressionism. Creative pursuits have taken her to Italy, Ireland, Hawaii, Abu Dhabi, the American Southwest, New England coastlines and beyond. Her work is on view at the Ross Gallery in Norwell, Massachusetts, and she maintains her Satuit Studio in Scituate, MA. Outside of the studio, Natalia enjoys making homemade bruschetta from the garden, live painting to support charity and non-profit events, playing Irish fiddle and Bach, and spending time in the White Mountains and Cape Cod with her family.

 What collectors are saying

“Natalia is not only an extremely talented artist, but a great supporter of the community. As part of her Seen/Unseen Exhibition, she donated a portion of sales proceeds to Triangle, Inc. Her support of our organization will support services for people with variety of disabilities that develop employment and independent living skills while empowering them to live fully engaged lives in their local communities. We are so lucky to have a talented, engaged, and compassionate friend in Natalia!” John K.

“Natalia’s work captures both the strength of the natural world, and the loving touch of mother nature. Her use of color and media capture serenity of light and transport you to the scarcity of the moment.” Virginia H.

“I participated in a virtual event whereby Natalia collaborated with a local non-profit to give back part of her proceeds from the evening’s purchases. I fell in love with her work and style. Delighted to say that due to that event, I purchased two gorgeous pieces that remind me of the happiness and joy that not only the Cape brings me, but also the way Natalia captured it for me. Now in my new work from home office, I can just glance over and up and “be there”...thank you for this daily joy!” Patty B.

“ ‘Art with heart’ ” is what I cherish in Natalia’s recreations of natural wonders, many of which I’ve visited. As I picture the so familiar cliffs at Aquinnah, Natalia’s sensitivity to color and light is extraordinary and adds both realism and emotion. Wonderfully responsive service and support! John T.