Active in the freelance film + commercial space for over several years

Professional artist for over 12 years 

Production Designer with 3 award winning short films; numerous branded spots

Collaborates and Produces projects with her husband, Director Peter Skorupskas. 

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University of Michigan; BFA

Concentration: Drawing & Painting; Penny Stamps School of Art & Design

Minors: History of Art, Archaeology and Museum Studies & Practices

 

Experience working in Museums, Art Galleries & Exhibition Design

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit Institute of Arts 

Freight + Volume, Dorian Grey, SCOPE, Frieze

 

Arts Program in Paris, France

Focus: Haute Couture/Costume Design, Art History, Studio Art 

Participant in Shows and Workshops as a fine artist; Northwestern University CEA

 

Freelance staff artist at the Parade Company since 2010 

Painting, Sculpting, Installation

Events: Detroit International Auto Show, Indy 500, Disney 

Somerset Mall 3-tier stone castle, Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Parade 

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Daughter of a fighter jet pilot and professional ballet dancer

A foundation rooted in the arts, world creating and adventure

 

Lived in New York City Directing and working Art Galleries and International Art Fairs

Represented Artists: East Village Club 57 Group, Keith Haring, LA II, COPE2, John Bageris,

Psychedelic Furs Richard Butler, Jim Flora, Damian Stamer, Michael Scoggins, Richard Hambleton, 

'The New York Dandy" Patrick McDonald to name a few

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Natalie once sang background vocals for the Electric Six

Speaks a little french, a little Ukrainian

You'll often see her with her tri-color bird dog, Zulu 

Dream job was to be a cast member on SNL

Her nightlight as a child was TVLand, primarily I Love Lucy