Natascha Perks
Natascha Perks was born in 1965 in Hagen, Germany. Her father was an opera singer and her mother was a concert pianist. Natasha’s creative talent was evident from the age of 5. In 1973, Natasha & her family moved to Canada where she was introduced to a variety of art forms that would shape her future.
Although mainly self taught, Natasha studied art with Catherine Moffat in 1984. Her earlier work was pen and ink with watercolour washes. Natasha currently works primarily in acrylics. Her goal is to capture scenes that appeal to her in a way that conveys the emotions she experiences. Hiking is an important part of her life. “I need to feel what I paint. I love the emotions of nature, it is an unending source of energy for painting.”
With the birth of her 2 sons, Natasha took a break from painting to devote herself full time to motherhood. Her sons were very interested in accompanying her on hikes and as they have grown older, Natasha has returned to painting.
