Journaling With Nature Episode 151: Anastasiia Morozova – Natura Illustrata
Apr 14, 2024
Anastasiia Morozova, a watercolor artist and digital nomad, shares her transformative journey from classical art training in Russia to becoming a freelance artist. She highlights the importance of daily sketching for self-expression and overcoming self-doubt. Anastasiia discusses how personal projects can lead to professional opportunities. She also reflects on the impact of mentorship and offers travel sketching tips, revealing her favorite tools for creating art on the go. Her insights empower aspiring artists to cultivate their creativity.
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Childhood Immersion in Nature
- Anastasiia spent much of her childhood in the woods near her parents’ house in Russia, deeply connected to nature.
- This early experience formed her lifelong love for nature and influenced her creative focus on botanical illustration.
Overcoming Late Start Doubts
- Anastasiia faced skepticism entering art school at 15 and was considered late to start formal art training.
- Despite this, she persevered and passed entrance exams after two years of preparation, proving that late starters can succeed.
Personal Project Launches Career
- A personal project painting 50 tulip illustrations for her mother's birthday launched Anastasiia deeper into botanical illustration.
- This project opened her to a community and began her freelance art career and social media presence.