Self-taught artist Nat Joshua is based in Manchester and has recently taken the leap from office life to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a freelance artist.

Nat sees the world through form, texture and contrast, finding beauty in the quiet details of everyday life. Her work is an invitation to slow down, look a little closer, and discover beauty in the world around us.

Each composition begins with a moment experienced, observed or remembered — transformed into a piece rich in depth, intricacy and energy.

Nat’s distinctive StitchArt combines acrylic painting with intricate machine stitching, using thread to enhance detail, texture and structure. The contrast between painted marks and stitched lines creates a sense of movement and dimension, bringing each piece to life.

In a world that can often feel chaotic and overwhelming, Nat’s work encourages us to pause and reconnect with the present moment. By focusing our attention on simple forms, textures and details, we can discover moments of joy, harmony and serenity in the world around us.