Maria was brought up in London and did her formal art training at Barnet Art College in 1985 establishing a life long passion for creating individual pieces of art.
It is evident that her Spanish roots and love for travel are a source of inspiration to her with the vibrancy of colours she applies as well as the subjects she paints.
Aug 2009 she had a solo exhibition at the architects practice in the Tecton Centre, Fenny Stratford. Since Feb 2010 she has converted the main reception and entire ground floor of the amazing building into a successful gallery which not only exhibits her artwork but that of many new local artists too.
