Brushstrokes by Maria
Maria Castellano-Usery
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Art In Focus
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Welcome!
Welcome to my website! My name is Maria, and art has been a lifelong passion for me. I was born and raised on Long Island, New York. I earned a BA in Fine Arts from Hofstra University in 1994, with minors in Art History and Philosophy. Within a year of graduating, I moved to Maine, and have since made this beautiful state my home. Since selling my first piece in 1996, I have been consistently involved in several solo and group exhibits throughout Maine, Boston and New York. My work has been described as positive, fun, mystical, and colorful. I love color and texture, and don't believe in restricting myself. I try to give myself up to the process and just let things flow; subject matter is whatever grabs me at the moment.
My primary medium is acrylic, but I have recently started working with collage/mixed media. I have also worked with oil pastel and polymer clay. My work varies in execution, style and subject matter, but the foundation of each piece is firmly situated in the joy I find in spreading light and positivity. This might be done through the use of humor, color variety, spiritually based messages or themes, or a combination of these and other elements. There is plenty of darkness in the world already; I believe in bringing constructive, encouraging and affirming energy into people's lives through my art.
Click on the image below to see why
I chose this piece for my monthly
Art In Focus segment!
Welcome!
Welcome to my website! My name is Maria, and art has been a lifelong passion for me. I was born and raised on Long Island, New York. I earned a BA in Fine Arts from Hofstra University in 1994, with minors in Art History and Philosophy. Within a year of graduating, I moved to Maine, and have since made this beautiful state my home. Since selling my first piece in 1996, I have been consistently involved in several solo and group exhibits throughout Maine, Boston and New York. My work has been described as positive, fun, mystical, and colorful. I love color and texture, and don't believe in restricting myself. I try to give myself up to the process and just let things flow; subject matter is whatever grabs me at the moment.
My primary medium is acrylic, but I have recently started working with collage/mixed media. I have also worked with oil pastel and polymer clay. My work varies in execution, style and subject matter, but the foundation of each piece is firmly situated in the joy I find in spreading light and positivity. This might be done through the use of humor, color variety, spiritually based messages or themes, or a combination of these and other elements. There is plenty of darkness in the world already; I believe in bringing constructive, encouraging and affirming energy into people's lives through my art.
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