About Natalie Bella

Meet the Artist

Natalie is a visual artist drawn to the quiet beauty of feminine grace and the healing power of nature. Her work is rooted in a deep desire to honor the light we all carry—often buried under life’s chaos but always there, waiting to be seen.

Blending floral motifs with symbolic expressions of softness and strength, she creates high-quality artworks that serve as gentle reminders: beauty still exists, and we’re deeply connected to it. Her pieces invite viewers to slow down, feel deeply, and reconnect with the warmth of the world around them.

Artist Natalie Bella

The Artist Journey

Red Rose Flowers with Water Droplets Macro Closeup Photography
Red Rose with Water Droplets, 2014. Multiple images stacked for increased depth of field.

My path to becoming an artist wasn’t linear. I spent over a decade in software engineering—surrounded by logic, structure, and strategy. But in the middle of that fast-paced world, I began to notice something else: the quiet pull of beauty. It was subtle at first—moments I captured with photography, colors I found myself drawn to, fragments of inspiration I couldn’t explain.

As time went on, I couldn’t ignore the truth: I was deeply craving something more human, more tender, more honest. I realized that the spark I had once felt as a young, hopeful soul—before cynicism crept in—wasn’t gone. It had just been waiting.

Stepping away from engineering wasn’t just a career shift. It was a return to myself.

Today, I create from that place of return—where both light and shadow exist, and where art becomes a way to make sense of it all.

Behind the Artwork

My work is driven by one simple belief: there is still so much beauty in this world, even in the smallest moments. A quiet ocean breeze. An elderly couple holding hands. The vulnerability of a flower in bloom.

I create for those moments—moments that remind us what it means to be human. My art often begins with nature, but it’s ultimately about emotion: love, connection, softness, longing, joy. And above all, hope.

I believe every one of us carries a spark—a quiet ember of light and beauty. Through my art, I try to keep that ember alive. I want people to feel seen, soothed, and reminded that they are part of something deeply meaningful.

Natalie Bella Studio Work in Progress Charcoal Portrait Drawing

The Art Studio

Artist Natalie Bella Studio Closeup with Oil Painting Supplies, Brushes and Paint Tubes

Right now, my studio lives inside a small corner of my home—a multifunctional space that flexes between canvas, camera, and computer. It’s not always perfect, but it’s where the heart of my process lives.

Working in this cozy, adaptable setup has taught me how to stay grounded and resourceful. It’s a space where life and art intertwine, and where even limited square footage holds limitless creative potential.

Someday, I dream of a larger studio. But for now, this space is filled with light, intention, and the quiet joy of doing what I love—one piece at a time.

"Moonlight & Lemon Martini" Oil Painting by Natalie Bella, Antique Gold Float Frame Canvas Print

FRESH FROM THE STUDIO

New Collection

Discover a fresh series of oil paintings celebrating the beauty of color and movement. Each piece brings together vibrant hues and flowing brushstrokes to create moments of serenity for your space.