Brought onboard by a chance conversation, Nathaniel's artwork can be seen in the form of "Descent's" DVD covers, some posters, and logos. Specializing in darker chiarascuro style oil paintings,his Lowbrow, Gothic, Erotic, Fetish, and Gig art can be seen all over the internet and has made its way into many of the dark corners of North America.
An artist resident to Alberta, Nathaniel's first showings were in the early 2000's at Calgary's "Witchery". He became a veteran of the Dark Culture scene in the city, even going so far as to help organize a monthly, year long event in a scheduled to be demolished club known as "Schlachthof".
He opened his studio to the public on January 2007, under the name "Adore Designs".
In April 2007, Nathaniel was approached by "Oysters and Chocolate Erotica Magazine", to use his pieces "Danielle", and "Sorrow", as both the cover and as the article art for a short story involving art and eroticism.
In May of 2007, The city of Calgary, used two of his paintings to help with an urban renewal project. His piece, "calgary in Green" can be seen coming into downtown on mainstreet, and his piece "Monoliths" can be seen in Eau Claire.
In July of 2007, "Artspoint Gallery" used four of his original paintings for the "Alberta Erotic Art Show", and he has been a staple of the exhibition ever since. This same month, Art Central's Calgary Stampede fundraiser gave him the "Sculptural Spirit Award" for his mixed media piece "Money Shot".
In January 2007, he hosted his first solo show. "Inamorata - a month long exhibition of artwork",which was held at Calgary's "Vicious Circle" martini bar.
In the last year, Nathaniel has had his Art exhibited all over North America, most notably in "Distinctions Gallery" in Escondido California, and "Crybaby Gallery" in New Jersey. He also works on numerous projects for private clients around the country, noteworthy ones being "Orion's Bell" of Minden, Nevada, and "O'Connor New Media".
Most recently, his artwork was on tour for the 2008 "Taboo Sex Show", and was exhibited in Red Deer and Edmonton.
Pieces can be purchased on either his website WWW.STUDIONOIRE.COM or at "Deadly Couture" in Vancouver.
