Meet Natasha, the Family Tree Artist

Hi, my name is Natasha. I’m an award-winning artist and illustrator. I started “Family Tree for You” in 2012. Back then, as a new mother, I was looking for creative work I could do from home. Over the years, my small side business evolved into a creative service with clients from all over the world. My clients include people from all walks of life, ranging from American celebrities to Australian retired school teachers.

Even though I have years of experience as a portrait artist, I approach my work as an illustrator. My goal is to create custom illustrations of families rather than traditional family portraits. I collaborate closely with my clients to ensure that my paintings capture the true essence of the family they represent. Each family tree painting I create is like a book cover to a life story. I aim to produce artwork that captivates the audience and inspires them to want to ‘read’ more.

A bit about myself:

I’m originally from Kyiv, Ukraine. I’ve been painting since I was a toddler, becoming one of the youngest students at Kyiv’s Fine Arts Prep Studio at the University of Engineering and Architecture at just four years old.

In my childhood, I was exhibiting my book illustrations alongside professional artists, dreaming of a creative career. After immigrating to the United States as a teenager, I became determined to make my passion for art into a career.

I graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut with a Fine Arts degree and later earned a Master’s Certificate in web and graphic design from Sessions College for Professional Design.

My work appeared in numerous galleries and venues across the U.S., including the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, the Aldrich Museum in Ridgefield, CT, and the Harbor Gallery at the University of Massachusetts in Boston.

I’ve created illustrations for various publications. I also do commissioned artwork, mainly individual, couple, and family portraits. I refuse to limit my creativity to one subject or style, resulting in diverse works, from a popular science book cover in South Korea to a mixed-media couple portrait in a Hollywood producer’s private collection.

My art spans styles from collages to intricate watercolors, like the custom family tree paintings I craft for clients across six continents (still waiting on the penguins from Antarctica to order a family tree!).

I’ve also contributed to public events like the world-famous CowParades. As an amateur fashion historian with a keen eye for human behavior, I adore painting whimsical portraits of women and lively Roaring Twenties scenes.

To be a well-rounded artist, I believe in constant self-education, speaking four languages, and exploring world literature, history, philosophy, politics, sciences, psychology, and neuroscience. When not creating, I treasure moments with family, friends, and pets, finding inspiration everywhere. For me, every day is a gift, ready to be transformed into art that tells a unique story.

I look forward to working with you!

Natasha