I am a self-taught Brisbane artist (and chocoholic) and began my love affair with art at the age of 5 when I received a 36 colour paint box, which became my most treasured possession. I love to paint and work in all mediums but watercolours would have to be my favourite. As my family grew up, I found I had more time to pursue my interests, so I succumbed to the lure of art and have been addicted to painting for many years. 

I feel I just have to paint, if I don’t, I don’t feel complete. It’s as if these paintings are inside me and if I don’t get them out, I will simply explode! God has created a beautiful world and I would just like to portray some of that wonder. I paint in all styles and subjects because I can get bored easily. Subjects that inspire me usually have elements of light/shade, colour, shape or texture. 

Then again, if they don’t, I’ll invent them anyway! I have twice been selected to have my paintings hung in a major exhibition in Fabriano Italy and my works are held in private and corporate collections throughout the world. I have been featured several times in Australian Artist magazine and have won over 74 awards. I enjoy sharing my love of art by teaching several weekly classes throughout Brisbane. 

https://www.mariafieldart.com/