Natalia'S World

Natalia was born in England but moved to the United States when she was a young child. From her early days, she struggled growing up as an autistic person in the 1980s, when barely anyone knew what autism even was. She has always had a passion for art, but it wasn’t until later in life that she discovered digital art. She started experimenting with different programs, and with time and determination, she was able to refine her technique and create her own unique style.

Through her artwork, she explores what it is to live with the challenges of autism. Bright colors, expressive brush strokes, and large, bold shapes express the often overwhelming nature of the everyday world. Her work takes you into her world where who you are is not generally accepted. She looks at the masks she wears, and those worn by the people around her and society as a whole. "On some level, none of us can escape the need for masking. While autistic people do it much more consciously, everyone puts on a different face for different pieces of their lives. Some of these masks are as simple as minding manners or using more formal language. Others are intricate and completely hide our true selves. These masks we wear can end up twisted and distorted, ...

Due to issues associated with her autism, she pursued her education through one-on-one sessions with artists rather than in the standard classroom setting. She has taken intensive classes from Val Cameron Belwon, Johannes Vloothuis, Alain Pickard, Ian Roberts, Deborah Stewart, and Carrie Schmitt.

has shared her art with collectors in the Denver metro area for several years. She has several pieces on permanent display in the Boulder County Justice Center Probation Department in Boulder, Colorado, and in Ryan Wellness Center, also in Boulder. She has exhibited works in several local and national shows over the years.
Ryan Wellness Center
Boulder, CO , 2019
Boulder County Justice Center Probation
Boulder, CO, 2019
HummingLine Gallery
Colorado Springs, CO, 2018