Maria Pazos

The joy of exploration and thrill of the process are my guides as I observe the world around me and seek to communicate what I see. Bottom line is that I love to paint!  

My education encompassed both fine as well as commercial art (as it was called back then).  I took the fork more traveled (more practical, so they said) and after a long career in Graphic Design, the draw of communicating on a more personal level and expressing my vision was too great.  I proceeded to connect again with my fine arts roots. Inauspicious beginnings included going back to basics to regain my drawing and composition skills. Funny how rusty one gets! Initially, my media of choice was watercolor but along the way I discovered Alcohol Inks which seduced me with their quirky flow and vibrant colors. I was able to discover an emotional expressiveness I am now being able to translate to watercolors. The distinct way of working that the AI demand has also influenced and improved my watercolors.  And to add more dimension aI am now also working with soft pastels.  I love the creaminess of the medium while still affording vibrant color!

I explore a variety of subject matter , mainly figurative, landscapes and still lives. 

Adult/ Professional or Hobbyist Artist