My name is Nataliia, a Ukrainian-Icelandic illustrator, graphic designer, and emerging stained glass artist. I began my art journey in 1996 studying fine art, and in 2004 I earned a BA in Graphic Design. Since then, I have worked both independently and with companies, creating projects in illustration, digital and print design, and animation.
In 2023, I developed an interest in stained glass after visiting a medieval exhibition at the Burrell Collection in Glasgow, and since, I have explored traditional techniques through workshops, masterclasses, and museum research, learning from experts such as Jonathan Cooke, Flora Jamieson, Ellen van Dijk, and Derek Hunt.
Alongside stained glass, I continue to develop my artistic voice across different mediums, from digital illustration, animation, and design to painting on canvas, paper, and glass. I enjoy exploring how traditional crafts and contemporary design can inspire each other, aiming to create a personal style that connects these worlds while keeping creativity and experimentation at the heart of my work.
An interesting detail about me is that I have grapheme–colour synaesthesia, which means I naturally perceive letters, words, and numbers in different colours. For instance, I perceive the word Art like this: Art
EXHIBITIONS
'Cultural Traditions' 2024 / UK
Contemporary Glass Society
'Inspired by William Morris' 2024 / UK
British Society of Master Glass Painters
EXPERIENCE
Nataliia Bodrova 2014-pres. / Worldwide
Art, illustration, graphic design and stained glass
Information Security Centre Ltd 2014-2015 / UA
Visual identity, UI graphic design
Amgrade 2013-2014 / UA
Visual identity, UI graphic design
Cupid Plc. 2011-2013 / Scotland, UK-remote
Art and illustration, visual identity, UI and Motion graphic design
Colorit Press 2010-2011 / UA
Art and illustration, marketing & advertising graphic design
Great Media Group 2009-2010 / UA
Marketing & advertising, publication, packaging graphic design
Vertical Plus 2008-2009 / UA
Art and illustration, marketing & advertising, visual identity, packaging graphic design
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Derek Hunt 2024 / Ely, UK
Stained Glass Museum. Two-day Glass Painting Workshop
Ellen van Dijk 2024 / Breda, NL
Glasatelier Ellen. Advanced Portrait Painting on Glass
Flora Jamieson 2023 / Dorset, UK
Flora Jamieson's Glass Studio. Glass painting, silver stain and leading
Jonathan Cooke 2023 / Swansea, UK
University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Glass Painting, silver stain and enamel masterclasses
Jón B. K. Ransu 2023 / Reykjavik, IS
Reykjavik School of Visual Arts. The Nature and Symbolism of Colours
Motion Design School 2022-2023 / US-remote
Motion graphics
Zaporizhzhia Vocational and Technical Education Centre 2001-2004 / UA
B.A.-Graphic Design
Zaporizhzhia School of Art No. 1 1996-1998 / UA
Fine Arts
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Tracey Chaplin 2025 / UK
History of Pigments (until early 18th century);
History of Pigments (from early 18th century);
Pigment identification – visual examination and polarised light microscopy;
Pigment identification – SEM-EDX, XRF & Raman microscopy
Farvi 2025 / IS
RISO-print workshop
Artsupplies 2025 / IS
Linocut workshop
OTHER TRAINING
AMC Sailing 2018 / Marmaris, TR
International Bareboat Skipper IYT
Marine Communications (VHF-SRC ((Very High Frequency – Short Range Certificate))