12/16/2025
Nadia Nedzel’s artistic journey and creative purpose are such an inspiration!
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The daughter of a renowned portrait painter, Nadia Nedzel’s artistic journey began when she was just 5 years old. She spoke only Russian, so her kindergarten teacher gave her crayons and let her draw. The drawings were so good, the teacher entered Nadia’s artwork in contests, and it won awards.
When she got older, Nadia got a job hand painting lamps, her earnings as a designer helping her family become financially stable. At 99, it was still art that still gave Nadia purpose.
“I realized I’m so old, I’m not going to live long, so what have I got to look forward to? Then I thought, I can giveaway drawings and that’s been fabulous.”
Nadia began creating keepsakes for anyone who asked for one, drawings made from photos of children, pets or nature. “Every time I give a gift away, that brings me such joy. And that’s what keeps me going, that’s what makes my life worthwhile.” Sadly, Nedzel passed away in 2024 but her spirit and example live on.
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