Hi, I'm Emerald Maria. I'm a multidisciplinary visual artist with a background in graphic design. For me, art is more than just creating—it’s a way of communicating what I can’t always put into words. It helps me express my thoughts and emotions in a way that feels natural, and through my work, I hope to inspire others to embrace creativity, self-expression, and experimentation.
My goal is to build a sustainable art career selling my original paintings, exhibiting in more galleries nation and worldwide, and growing my online presence to make my art accessible to those who connect with it.
For now, I’m focused on expanding my reach, pushing my creative boundaries, and bringing my intricate ideas from my surreal world to life.
Education:
BFA in Graphic Design, Texas Woman’s University, Denton TX- Aug 2018- Dec 2022
Exhibitions:
“When I Learned to See Color", The Eclectika, Irving TX - March 2025
"The Underground Art Market", CC Studio, Houston TX - May 2024
"Pancakes and Booze Art Show", Deep Ellum Art Co., Dallas TX - May 2024
"Category is: Movement", The Art Room, Denton TX - April 2024
"Pancakes and Booze Art Show", Deep Ellum Art Co., Dallas TX - Oct 2023
"Artist of the Month: Solo Exhibition", Toms Daiquiri, Denton TX - June 2023
"BFA x MFA Exhibition", Texas Woman’s University, Denton TX - Dec 2022
"In Relation To: Acculturation, Identity, Money and All Our Steez", University of North Texas, Denton TX - March 2022
Skills:
Drawing & Painting: Still life, Perspective, Rendering, Sketching, Watercolor, Gouache, Acrylic
Sculpture & Ceramics
Digital Art: Adobe Suite, Krita, Procreate, Microsoft Suite, Mac Software, Inkscape, Figma
Design Principles: Color theory, Typography, Composition
Project Management
Technical Skills: Animation, Video Editing, UI/UX Design