Maria is a landscape painter known for her impressionistic style and vibrant color palette. Working in both oil and dry pastel, she draws inspiration from her love of nature and extensive hikes through the provincial parks and conservation areas of Southern Ontario. Often sketching on location with dry pastels, she captures the unique light and atmosphere of each setting. Back in her studio, she transforms these sketches into larger oil paintings on canvas, using a palette knife to bring texture and depth to her work.
Maria is a Signature Member of Pastel Artists Canada (PAC), holding a Master designation. She is an Elected Member of the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA) and Society of Canadian Artists. She is also a well-regarded instructor in both soft pastel and oil mediums.