I came across Natalie's artwork back in November, running into our local art gallery to get out of the hideous Plymouth rain.  Two pieces had just come in, and were still wrapped in foam and shrink wrap - not even on the wall yet; I bought them immediately.

As Covid-19 caused the global shutdown in March this year, operational changes were introduced into healthcare, and my partner, a GP, was put into scrubs in his GP practice, along with other PPE measures.
I contacted Natalie via email.  My plan was to have their photo captured in Natalie's unique style, however two of the partners were missing from the photo.  We followed up with a FaceTime which was more a bit of a chit-chat, getting to know each other.  Natalie sent me away with some homework to find out a little about each of the partners - their quirks, hobbies, interests and personalities. We kept in touch during the whole process, which only took a few weeks. The hardest part of the process was keeping the secret and containing my excitement whilst the finished painting was being shipped from Australia to the UK.

The result was a very close to tears 6ft3, 18 stone doctor, one extremely excited and happy customer, a relationship with an artist I've never met as though we've been friends for years, and three prints being ordered by the other GPs at the practice.

Natalie is the most approachable human being I've ever [virtually] met. The process of commissioning a painting was so much fun - I was expecting to like the painting, but really I have no words...

For most, Covid-19 is a time most will want to forget but we're very grateful and proud to have such a wonderful, unique painting to remember just how crazy the world became during Covid, and to celebrate my partner's hard work.

Natalie - from me, Kyle and the "Hot Docs", we cannot thank you enough.  xXx

When I couldn't come up with the perfect gift idea for my best friend of 30 years, 50th birthday present, I remembered seeing a Natalie Dyer painting and fell in love with her unique style. After emailing her to purchase a painting she kindly suggested I send a photo of 'us' and took the time to gather information to make the painting personal.

What a result and a wonderful experience. Thank you Natalie. Elisa

When I tore open my gift what a surprise. I knew it was us straight away, the bottle of wine confirmed it! I loved it and I look at it every day and think about how special it is. Thank you Natalie for your insight into our friendship. Deborah

I was a little concerned as to how we would navigate this process given that I was in a foreign country. With the use of FaceTime calls and constant contact on her part throughout the process, it all worked out fantastic. The family could not have been more surprised or excited about the finished product. All in all a huge success.

I acquired my first Natalie Dyer ladies on a cruise several years ago. Since then, I have collected a total of twenty three lovely ladies from Natalie, including a commissioned one of my family. I am not sure if I am her number one fan ... but I certainly think that she is a great lady with enormous talent! and really nice to boot.

When working on my commission she went out of her way to capture everything that I had asked from her in my painting.  And the detail that she picked up from the many photos that I had sent her - amazing.
Her assistance with framing and delivery of all my precious girls has been impeccable, and our chats together have been like we are great friends.

I am the envy of all the people that come into my house !
Love your work Natalie - and while I still have walls, I hope I will still have many lovely ladies to collect.

Our painting was always the focus in the plan of our renovation. Love it!

I was in two minds about the whole thing, it seemed like such a frivolous purchase - but after receiving it I know there is no way I will ever regret spending money on something so unnecessary. It will make me so happy for many years to come. Thank you again for sharing your talents!

I saved for this piece and it blew me away, to capture this moment and the joy that my daughter had discovering her shadow and I get to relive that memory everyday as I can look at my painting.