Born in New York City, Natalie attended the Traphagen School of Fashion Design and Illustration, and subsequently worked as a fashion illustrator in New York City. While working in New York, she continued painting and exhibiting her work in shows and striving for a successful career in the art world. Natalie later moved to Florida where she worked as a graphic artist and eventually opened a prominent art gallery in Pompano Beach. Here she began to realize her true potential and talent as an artist. Her works were so popular Natalie closed the gallery to devote more time to her growing artistic career. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries and studios throughout the world, including regularly exhibiting her work at the New York Art Expo. Her works have received numerous awards and can be found in private and corporate collections. She has also taught watercolors and pastels for the Auspices Fine Art Department of Broward Community College.