My Story

I was born & raised in beautiful, enchanting Switzerland. Moving to New York in the year 2000 was a huge step. I’m still living here, going back and forth between the two countries.

At an early age I followed my Grandpa’s artistic footsteps. Besides the passion for creating original art, I’ve always felt the love of helping people. This led to studying psychological counseling as well as to learning a few foreign languages. Traveling the globe over decades inspired both, my designs and the wish to lending a hand to people in need. I’ve met so many deprived women and children in therapy sessions and while traveling, my heart goes out to them! Therefore, 10% of all NeliaArt proceeds help women & children in need worldwide. 

What keeps inspiring my designs? I love nature and feel very connected to God when outdoors. He is the Greatest Artist of all, the Creator of the Universe! His love & light are my motto. Over the years He keeps sending me heart-shaped love in form of stones, shells, leaves, fruits, vegetables, light - you name it. His cute little ladybug messengers visit me here and there, too. They touched me so much that I designed the “running ladybug” which became the NeliaArt logo (you can find it also as a greeting card or on gift articles). You will be seeing some of them on my photo art cards/gifts and I share them in the slideshow on this site. Combining all of the above multifaceted elements has been the driving force to giving birth to NeliaArt!

Family, friends and NeliaArt-lovers, you keep inspiring me daily! Thank you for your continuous love & support. Together, let’s make the world a better place!