They bring forth the diverse lifestyle of the kanaka maoli, aspects that people are often ignorant of. Her first art exhibit, with Hala Naua III, was at the age of 14 and by age 18, had been commissioned by corporate, public, and private establishments. Throughout her formal education, Natalie majored in art and photography, winning many state-wide competitions. After completing her studies, Natalie conceived her own company, Sister Moon Productions. In order to attain mana, one must constantly challenge oneself.
Art is a continuum of learning, experiencing, failing and trying again.
And with each new work one accumulates more mana. Her art dramatically displays the virant elemental qualities of nature. She works in a variety of mediums, including oils, watercolors and sculpture. Her imaginative use of wood, stone, bronze and metal fabrication captures the essence of Hawaiian design and story telling. Each crag, each valley, each peak, named and defined comes replete with history and legend of a place within the spirit that never dies.