Meet the Artist

Naturalist & Wildlife Artist

Nat Hill is both a naturalist and an artist — two passions that have been inseparable throughout her entire career. From her earliest days working with wildlife to remote expedition routes as a naturalist aboard the True North, her life has always been guided by a deep connection to the natural world.

Where It All Began

Nat's journey started at 17, working at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast — one of Australia's most beloved wildlife centres. While there, she worked in the sanctuary's hospital, witnessing firsthand the impact humans have on wildlife. This experience became the foundation of her fine arts degree, with her entire graduate exhibition dedicated to that very theme. One of those original works still hangs in the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary hospital today.

The Piece That Started It All

One of Nat's graduate exhibition works remains permanently displayed in the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary hospital — a close-up portrait of a pelican, painted with extraordinary detail, with a real fishing hook embedded through the canvas. It was created to invoke the raw emotion of what Nat and her colleagues witnessed daily in the hospital: the devastating impact of human activity on wildlife. That single piece encapsulates everything Nat's art stands for, educating people about the natural world and a call to care.

A Career Across Australia's Wild Places

Nat's career has taken her to some of Australia's most extraordinary environments. She has spent significant time in the Top End of the Northern Territory, including working with crocodile management teams — an experience that gave her rare, up-close insight into one of Australia's most iconic and misunderstood creatures. She has also spent extended time in Exmouth in Western Australia, immersed in the rich marine life of the Ningaloo Coast, as well as her home on the Gold Coast.

Naturalist at Sea

Nat has also worked as a naturalist aboard the True North, an expedition vessel exploring some of the most remote and breathtaking coastlines. This role deepened her understanding of marine ecosystems and brought out her art as scientific illustraltions of what she observed in nature.

Get in Touch

Nat loves connecting with fellow wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and art lovers. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more about her work or discuss a commission.