March 2008:  I am devoting more of my time to my art again and selling more pieces once again.  I'm looking forward to what the future has in store :)

January 2007:  I have the joy of welcoming the new addition to my family, my baby Thomas.  Therefore I am cutting back on painting for a while to devote more time to my family.

December 2006:  My work is being exhibited exclusively at the upscale Klaesis European Bakery & Cafe in Pembroke, Ontario.  My art book is also available to customers to view through 172 of my favorite pieces in furnished settings.  

August 2006:  I have the honor of being chosen to have my art displayed in the Portland, Oregon Sungari Restaurant for the duration of a special cooking seminar hosted by television cooking legend Marin Yan.  My art is still on display in the amazing restaurant space.

Here are some photos from that event:

Martin Yan in front of my painting along with Sungari Restaurant manager Francis Koo and his wife.

A more panned out view

Martin Yan signing one of his cook books to me, in response to seeing my art displayed in the restaurant and looking through my art book, he wrote "Nathalie Van, you are truly talented, a master of your craft".  I am so proud :)

February 2006:  I have been working on compiling a book of my sold paintings because I have hit the 500 painting mark.  I have included 172 of my favorite sold paintings in this book, shown both alone and with a furnished setting photo.  

Click on the image below to purchase my new book, The Art of Nathalie Van: Volume I

Canadian Tulip Festival:  I was chosen to paint a five foot tulip for display at the tulip festival in 2005.  This tulip has been on exhibits across Canada since then and will be on exhibit again during this year's tulip festival between May 4th and May 22nd, 2006.  Below you can see a photo of my completed tulip, as photographed by a professional photographer for postcards that will be sold at the event.

Spring 2005: I exhibited several paintings in Ottawa's City Hall on Festival Plaza for three weeks during the tulip festival.