Natasha Marcano Dillon
Acrylic Paint
BIO
My name is Natasha Marcano Dillon. I grew up on a tiny twin island called Trinidad and Tobago. Now, I reside in New York with my husband and two sons. As a teenager, I wanted to pursue art, which always relaxes me.
I studied Communication Design for my Bachelor's and Art Education for my Master's in college. During that time, my favorite classes were always the studio art courses. When I became a high school teacher in 2015, I worked on drawings of different subjects and mediums every summer. Then, in 2019, I became interested in portraits and worked on them consistently during my breaks. At that time, I chose charcoal as the dry medium to depict more realistic characterizations of my subjects. It was easier to work with two small boys and move around.
In 2021, I wanted to try a more playful style with more vibrancy while maintaining a painterly yet graphic approach, so I tried pastels. I also began showcasing my artwork publicly in the fall of 2022 through group shows and various significant events. Some of the exhibitions I participated in included A Spectacular Black Girl Art Show (Brooklyn), The Other Art Fair Brooklyn (Spring 2024), and several group exhibitions in Brooklyn, Harlem, and Manhattan.
Artist Statement
Artist Statement: As an artist, I create what I want to see in the world. My preferred subject matter is strong, beautiful black women, inspired by my birthplace in Trinidad and Tobago and my current home in Brooklyn, NY. My art often highlights the natural hair of women of African ancestry, which is a defining feature. I use soft pastel and expressive colors to celebrate Afros, locs, and the many colors and textures that describe Black beauty.
Image Gallery
Here is some of my artwork for you to look at. If you're interested in purchasing any pieces, please feel free to reach out to me via email. You can find my email address above.
