My Story

Hey there! My name is Natalia Wohletz. In fall 2014, I carved my first linoleum block and immediately fell in love with printmaking. After selling my prints, illustrations and paintings part time for three years with Mackinac Memories, the hybrid book publishing company I run with my mom, I decided to take a leap and create art full time.

I launched Peninsula Prints in July 2018, paying homage to Michigan, my home state and muse. Michigan landscapes, architecture, wildlife and lifestyle continuously provide ample inspiration for my work. I am also the owner of Main Street Art, an art gallery and custom frame shop in Milford, Michigan. 

My Work On Display

  • Permanent Installations

    Michigan Supreme Court Block Print Series, Hall of Justice, Lansing

    Diversity & Nature Mural, University of Rochester, New York

  • Published Work

    Mindful Mackinac, Illustrator

    Four Seasons of Mackinac, Contributing Photographer

    The Gardens of Mackinac Island, Contributing Photographer

    MIMI the MONARCH, Illustrator & Author


    Colorful Mackinac,     Illustrator

  • Recent Exhibitions & Awards

    Mackinac Island Contemporary Art Show

    Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, Mackinac Island, Mich.

    2025 Third Place Award - Lilac Avenue (block print)

    2025 Finalists - Busy Main & Arch Rock (block prints)

    2024 Third Place Award - Limestone Canvas (acrylic painting)

    2023 Honorable Mention Award - Cedar Trail (block print)

    2020 Honorable Mention Award - Arch Rock in Winter (block print)

    2019 Best of Show Award - Trail Lookout (block print)

    Poetic Visions of Mackinac Exhibit
    Mackinac Arts Council, Mackinac Island, Mich.

    2025 Finalist - Mighty Mac Glow & Trillium (block prints)

    2024 Art Excellence Award - Cedar Beach (block print)

    Poetry Art Night Exhibit
    Village Fine Arts Association, Milford, Mich.

    2025 Honorable Mention Award - Small Town Christmas (block print)

    2024 Honorable Mention Award - Cedar Beach (block print)

    2023 Honorable Mention Award - Cedar Trail, (block print)

    Our Town Art Show
    The Community House, Birmingham, Mich.

    2022 Honorable Mention Award - Arch Rock's Shadow (block print)

    ArtPrize 10
    Grand Rapids, Mich.
    Mackinac Block Print Collection

My Process

I specialize in linoleum block printing. I love printmaking for its process of flipping traditional positive-negative space techniques and creating the work in reverse as the block functions more or less like a stamp. 

Unlike many printmakers who stick to one-color prints or large blocks of color, I utilize layering of colors and meticulously detailed carving to create a painterly wealth of textures, depth and gradients.

I keep my editions small (15-100 prints per edition), and sign and number each one. Learn more about the process.

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My Sister Businesses

Mackinac Memories

My mom, Jennifer, and I started Mackinac Memories in 2015 to spread the joy and beauty of Mackinac Island. We started off small - she created custom books for clients and I sold a couple of prints at a Mackinac Island gallery.

Fast forward to now: Jennifer has created a collection of award-winning Mackinac Island themed coffee table books and Peninsula Prints is its own brand! We still work together on a variety of projects.

Main Street Art

When I was working on a commission project for the Michigan Supreme Court, I got very familiar with the local frame shop. I knew I had to frame the commission well for it was going in the Hall of Justice. What I did not expect was that the current owners were ready for retirement and looking for someone to buy the shop, which is exactly what I did!

Now, Main Street Art is a thriving custom frame shop and fine art gallery, filled with Michigan-made goods from a variety of artists and makers. You can find me at the shop most days, Tuesday-Saturday.