Natalja Bluma

I am a watercolor artist based in Riga, Latvia. In my work, I explore the connection between nature, time, and memory.

Using watercolor, I strive to capture fleeting moments of beauty. Nature in my paintings is not just an object, but a way to express emotions, memories, and the feeling of a specific place. I explore the fragile beauty of fleeting moments—the short life of a flower, the silence of trees, the changing light of a landscape, and the atmosphere of a garden that exists only in a certain season.

In my paintings, nature is more than just an object to be observed. It becomes a carrier of emotions, memories, and personal experiences. I am interested in preserving those subtle moments that fade in everyday life but remain with us in memory.

My series, "Irena's Garden," reflects my fascination with gardens as places of beauty, transition, and memory. My landscape paintings with trees explore a deeper connection with nature—its quiet power, timelessness, and presence.

With a background in interior design, I have a deep understanding of color, light, and the relationship between art and space. This experience informs my approach to creating paintings that bring a sense of harmony, tranquility, and emotional connection to co...

I studied design in Latvia, and painting in Russia.
I am a certified member of the Latvian Union of Designers.
Member of IWS Latvia.
Member of the Expert Jury of the International Watercolor Competition "Eurasian Art Union".
My line of work: watercolor painting, creative design, interior design.

International exhibitions:
Exhibition "Indonesia International Watercolor online Competition & Exhibition", 2021
"International Pyrenees Watercolor contest & Exhibition", France, 2021
"10th Painting and Mixed Media Exhibition", Sofia, Bulgaria, 2019
Exhibition "IWS Latvija" Fabriano, Italy,
2016, 2018, 2019
Exhibition "IWS Latvia" Indonesia, 2017
Exhibition "IWS Latvia" Kosovo, 2017
Exhibition "Galleria Esdė" Italy, 2017
Exhibition "IWS Latvija", "The World of Exhibition", Slovakia, 2017
Competition "Antalis Interior Design Award" 2022

Exhibitions in Latvia:
II Exhibition "Jāzepa Pīgožnia Award", Latvia, Riga, 2021,2023.
II Exhibition "Nature of silence", Latvia, Liepāja, 2022.
Watercolor exhibition at Čiekurkalns Library, Riga. 2024.
Exhibition at Ropaži Cultural Center, Riga. 2025.
International Visual Art Competition GRATA PALLVA 2025 “Golden Age”, Gallery Museum LV, 2025.
Exhibition "Watercolor World - The Second China-Latvia International Watercolor Art Exchange Exhibition," 2025.
International Visual Art Competition GRATA PALVA 2026 "MULTILAYERED SELF" Gallery Museum LV, 2026.

Personal exhibitions:
Konst fran Lettland, Sweden, 2012
Watercolor works were kept in private collections in Latvia, Sweden, Canada and Russ...