Natalie Embree is an author, illustrator, and artist based in Kihei, Maui. Guided by curiosity and creativity, her work reflects a life lived in exploration rather than definition. She embraces what she calls “the gift of indecisiveness,” allowing her to move freely between mediums, ideas, and forms of expression without being confined to a single path.

Natalie’s artistic journey is rooted in a simple but powerful intention: to create a life centered on happiness. She believes that fulfillment comes from balancing responsibility with creativity, structure with play, and purpose with joy. This philosophy shapes both her work and her daily life on Maui, where the natural beauty of the islands often inspires her imagination.

Working across a variety of mediums, Natalie is constantly experimenting, learning, and evolving. Whether through writing, illustration, or hands-on artistic exploration, she follows what sparks her interest in the moment—trusting that each creative pursuit adds depth and authenticity to her voice.

For Natalie, art is not about perfection or profit. It is about expression, discovery, and joy. As she puts it simply: she creates art because it makes her happy. And in that happiness, she finds her true success.