Bio
Maria was born and raised in Bulgaria. At the age of 17, she moved to the US with her family and since then has pursued art as her career. She started exhibiting her artwork at the age of 19 and hasn't stopped creating and showing her work since then. She is an avid birdwatcher - observing the world of birds is what inspires her to create.

Artist Statement
"Having grown up in the mountains, I am very easily drawn to nature, especially birds. As a birdwatcher, my purpose with creating art is not to only portray the beauty and simplicity of this act, but also to advocate for the birds and spread awareness of how we can help them. I find their history, wisdom and behavior incredibly inspiring. I choose oil paint as my primary medium, as the natural, vivid pigments bring me closer to my subject matters. It allows me to express the color, plumage and texture of the birds. I find the simplicity of life a necessity in today's busy world. I hope you join me in my quest to notice life around us every second and enjoy what each moment spent in nature brings."

Art Location
Artwork is located in the Main Stairwell.

Purchasing
Art is for sale! Please see the Business Office or visit her website, if interested.

Links
Website: www.mariaananieva.com

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