Natalie Sorrentino began creating art when she was a child, as a way to express herself and tell her story when words just wouldn’t do. She knew early on that art was a profound channel for sharing the human experience and connecting us with what’s within ourselves and what we share with those around us. It’s one of the best ways to unlock our potential.

Years later, her childhood passion bloomed into a profound sense of purpose. Natalie received her BA in Art Therapy from Alverno College and now brings over 20 years of experience creating spirit-led curricula, leading healing art groups, and using creativity to foster connection and self-expression in a variety of community settings. Today, she serves as Director of Creative Programs and Community Engagement at NAMI Washington County, where she brings the transformative power of art to people of all ages, creating spaces for expression, exploration, and connection.

As the gnat, Natalie carries that same belief in the power of creativity into her whimsical, color-drenched illustrations, finding their way onto greeting cards, into magazines, and throughout children’s books. Whether creating space for people to find their voice and tell their stories or tucking a few words of love inside a birthday card, Natalie hopes her work brings a little more wonder, color, and connection into the world.