Art has a way of anchoring us to a place, a time, a feeling.
Recently, collectors of mine lost their beautiful home in Altadena, along with seven of my artworks, in the Eaton Fire. Thankfully, they and their pets escaped unharmed—but the loss of their space, their memories, and the art they had carefully chosen over time was heartbreaking.
When they reached out, they told me something that truly moved me: losing my pieces was one of the things that saddened them most. Art had become part of their sense of home.
Home Alone, Oil pastel on collaged drawing pieces, 17” x 20”. Nathalie Tierce
Gatekeeper, Oil pastel on paper, 13” x 16”. Nathalie Tierce
To honor their journey, I gifted them “Hero” and “Demon Dog”—two works they had admired.
Hero, Pastels on Colored paper, 15” x 20”. Nathalie Tierce
Demon Dog, Oil pastels on cradled board, 12” x 12”. Nathalie Tierce