Maria is an artist creating nature-inspired paintings and illustrations in watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and oil. Each piece is made with a sense of whimsy and wonder, inviting the viewer into her magical world.

She also has a deep love for fine art photography, in which she captures the quiet wonders of nature, golden light, dreamy bokeh, and a delicate depth of field to create smooth, velvety imagery.

Maria lives in Northwest Indiana with her husband and two children and pets, including dogs, cats, chickens and lizards. And many flowers.