About | Maria Gifford

Meet Maria

Artist & Illustrator

This world is beautiful and complex. It is full of wonder and joy! I find inspiration all around. I call Indiana home where I work out of my home studio.

Pen & Ink, Watercolor, and Mixed Media.

I have also illustrated Children's books, book covers, cover design, and published six of my own coloring books. I am a multi-passionate artist here to help you find joy and wonder in your art practice.

You can find additional products on Etsy shop and FREE content on YouTube where I share my art practice and business with you.

My Dream

My desire is to help other artists discover, play, and grow in their art practice. That is currently happening through content and membership.

Discover, Play, & Grow in person.

My dream would be to hold in person workshops and retreats. Image several artists experiencing the joy of art together in one place, discovering, playing, and growing. Making connections and life-long friendships.

I have started this with my Patreon membership. A little corner of the world where artists can come along and grow together in our art practices. Come on over and connect. I would love to see you there and maybe one day, we will all meet together for a fun in-person workshop!

Check it out!

I have a true passion for art.

My art process is simple. I collect the visual inspiration that is around me. The joy and wonder sparks creativity in and through my artwork.

Through nature, music, faith, and life long experiences that mold and influence my work as an artist, I can discover and play and tell my stories through my artwork.

Maria