I'm Natalia Pierandrei, better known as 'nati', a fantasy illustrator and comic-book artist based in Italy where I've lived for most of my life.

Starting at my earliest memories, I've always had a passion for art.  The idea of taking a blank piece of paper and knowing that anything is possible, has made my work a collage of styles and influences: Art Nouveau, European graphic novels, gothic and classical fantasy themes and a strong influence from Japanese anime and manga.

I work part time as commissioned freelance artist since late 2002, when I began accepting art assignments, and when I've started posting my artwork on online art communities and running my personal website nati-art.com. I use predominately markers with a painting style that often utilizes mixed techniques like watercolor, coloured pencils and soft pastels.

My art has appeared in various art books, the most notable being "The Art of Faery" and "The World of Faery" from Paper Tiger Publications and 'Gothic Art Now' from Collins Design as well as several online publications and printed magazines. Recently, I have had my own 'solo' art-book published in France from 'Le Calepin Jaune Editions'.

My artwork can be seen at:
http://nati-art.com
http://nati.deviantart.com
http://natiart.wordpress.com