074. Self-Portrait with a Mirror. 76×56 cm.
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Natalie Richy is a Lativan-British professional figurative Fine Artist, living and working in London, UK. Natalie Richy is a tutor at the Old Masters Academy https://oldmasters.academy/
Natalie is a traditional fine artist and art tutor specializing in figurative art, portraiture, and classical painting techniques. She works in oil, watercolor, and tempera, creating artworks that combine strong academic drawing, refined observation, and a sensitive understanding of form, color, light, and character. Her artistic practice is rooted in the methods of the Old Masters. Through years of study and practical experience, Natalie has developed a deep knowledge of classical painting, including composition, tonal relationships, glazing, underpainting, color mixing, anatomy, proportions, and the construction of the human figure. Her paintings reflect a respect for traditional craftsmanship while remaining personal, expressive, and connected to contemporary life.
As an art tutor, Natalie shares her knowledge with students who wish to develop solid professional skills in drawing and painting. She teaches classical techniques in a clear and practical way, helping students understand not only how to paint, but also why each artistic decision matters. Her lessons include instruction in oil painting with modern materials, realistic portrait and figure painting, color harmony, brushwork, and the step-by-step process of building an artwork from the first sketch to the final finish. Natalie’s teaching approach is based on structure, and individual guidance. She helps students improve their observation, accuracy, confidence, and artistic taste. Whether working with beginners or advanced artists, she encourages a disciplined yet creative attitude, showing how traditional methods can become a foundation for personal artistic expression.
Her deep knowledge of historical painting techniques allows her to portray the beauty of life with clarity and sensitivity. In her artworks, Natalie seeks to convey mood, individuality, and the quiet poetry of the human presence.
Natalie has participated in more than 30 exhibitions in various countries. Her works of art are held in private collections in Latvia, the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Russia, Lithuania, Denmark, and Switzerland. Through both her artistic practice and teaching, she continues to preserve and pass on the timeless values of classical fine art.
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