I am 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
2024 — Exhibition 'Cultural Traditions'. Contemporary Glass Society / UK
2024 — Exhibition 'Inspired by William Morris'. British Society of Master Glass Painters / UK
EXPERIENCE
2014 - present — Nataliia Bodrova. Art, illustration, graphic design and stained glass / Worldwide
2014 - 2015 — Information Security Centre Ltd. Visual identity, UI graphic design / UA
2013 - 2014 — Amgrade. Visual identity, UI graphic design / UA
2011 - 2013 — Cupid Plc. Art and illustration, visual identity, UI and Motion graphic design / Scotland, UK-remote
2010 - 2011 — Colorit Press. Art and illustration, marketing & advertising graphic design / UA
2009 - 2010 — Great Media Group. Marketing & advertising, publication, packaging graphic design / UA
2008 - 2009 — Vertical Plus. Art and illustration, marketing & advertising, visual identity, packaging graphic design / UA
EDUCATION and TRAINING
2024 — Derek Hunt. Stained Glass Museum. Two-day Glass Painting Workshop / UK
2024 — Ellen van Dijk. Glasatelier Ellen. Advanced Portrait Painting on Glass / NL
2023 — Flora Jamieson. Flora Jamieson's Glass Studio. Glass painting, silver stain and leading / UK
2023 — Jonathan Cooke. University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Glass Painting, silver stain and enamel masterclasses / Wales, UK
2023 — Jón B. K. Ransu. Reykjavik School of Visual Arts. The Nature and Symbolism of Colours / IS
2022 - 2023 — Motion Design School. Motion graphics / US-remote
2001 - 2004 — Zaporizhzhia Vocational and Technical Education Centre. B.A.-Graphic Design / UA
1996 - 1998 — Zaporizhzhia School of Art. Fine Arts / UA
OTHER TRAINING
2018 — AMC Sailing. International Bareboat Skipper Sail. VHF Marine Communications Master SRC / TR
