In times when the interest in contemporary art is decreasing every day, Natasha Raskin is hell-bent on preserving and promoting it. The Scottish television presenter is an antiques and art expert first. She has a knack for finding bargains and treasures in the most unexpected places, whether it’s an auction house, a charity shop or a flea market. While she rose to fame following numerous TV appearances, it was her expertise in Scottish Contemporary art that brought her fame. The reality star has made numerous appearances across programs in both the USA and the UK like  Antiques Road Trip, Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, Flog It!, Bargain Hunt, For What It’s Worth, and Baggage Battles. She is also a woman who knows how to dress for any occasion and make a lasting impression and has many hobbies and interests that reflect her love for art, culture and politics. Let’s take a deeper look into the wiki-bio of Natasha Raskin.

Early Life:

Natasha Raskin was born on 15th June 1986 in Glasgow, Scotland. She was the middle child of Philip and Barbara Raskin, who are both art lovers and collectors. Her father is a famous contemporary artist who paints landscapes and seascapes.

Growing up in a family of art enthusiasts, Natasha was exposed to various forms of art from a young age. She would often accompany her father to his studio and watch him create his masterpieces. She also visited galleries, museums, and auction houses with her parents and learned about different artists, styles, and periods. She also had a passion for food and hospitality, as her parents were restaurateurs for 20 years and owned a restaurant named The Inn On The Green.

Natasha was a bright and studious girl. She excelled in school and enjoyed learning new things. She was especially good at languages and humanities. She also liked to read books, watch movies, and listen to music. When Natasha finished high school, she decided to study law at college. She thought that it would be a practical choice for her future. But she soon realized that law was not her passion. She found it dull and tedious and dropped out.

Education:

She initially studied law at the University of Leeds, but left after a month and took a gap year. She said that law was not for her, and she wanted to explore other options. She had a placement with the Alice Temperley fashion house, where she learned about the design industry. She also worked for the primary elections of 2008 for Barack Obama in New Hampshire, where she was part of “the Scottish contingent” of his team.

She then went to the University of Glasgow to study History of Art and French. She said that she loved learning about different cultures and periods of art, and that she also enjoyed speaking French. She graduated with a degree in 2009.