Education & Training

 

1986–1990 — Children’s Art School, Russia

 

1992–1996 — Pedagogical College, Yesentuki, Russia

 

1996–1999 — Armavir State Pedagogical University, Russia

Specialist Degree

 

2018–2019 — Angel Academy of Art, Florence, Italy

 

Multiple workshops — César Santos, Michael Klein, Michelle Dunaway, etc., Florence, Italy

 

2025 — RMIT University

Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging

 

2026– — RMIT University

Diploma in Photography and Digital Imaging

 

Professional & Creative Experience

 

1999–2005 — Founder & Designer, Salon Atelier Natalia, Russia

Bespoke fashion design, production management and creative direction.

 

Theatrical Costume Design

Designed costumes for professional stage productions for a state philharmonic.

 

2005–2007 — Children’s Book Publishing & Illustration

Co-developed and published five books in the Kimmy and Dundy series, contributing to storytelling, writing and digital illustration.

 

2010–2014 — Property Development

Interior design, architectural concepts and renovation supervision.

 

2014–2023 — Real Estate

Client services, branding and visual communication.

 

2016–Present — Professional Visual Artist

Painting, portraiture and figurative art.