Artists & Illustrators

Natalie Bessell

Your studio is wonderfully unique. How did it develop?

I have been living at the property for about eight years, and we built the studio right when I moved in. I considered renting a space elsewhere but decided against it. The property was huge and what better than a studio in our lush backyard? So, with the help of my father and my boyfriend, I went for it.

What were the most important considerations?

The most important element was doing it as low budget as

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