Maria Arias

Joined Artfinder: Nov. 2016

Artworks for sale: 24

Netherlands

Updates from Maria Arias's studio

  • Apple painting (2h in 1 minute)

    The painting is made with the 3 primary colors, raw umber and titanium white. A long video is available for my students, to reinforce what they learned during the lessons.

    09 May 2021

    Cat Portrait 20 h in 2 minutes

    A week ago, I started sharing with you the process of making this drawing, via several life videos on Facebook, my Facebook page, and Instagram. I loved the experience, I figured it was quite nice to paint knowing someone is watching, it made me feel less lonely, more responsible to continue and to focus. The video shows more than 20 h of work in 2 minutes. I have made a final video and added some music from bensound I hope you enjoy it!

    09 May 2021

    My favorite Tree WIP

    I am an artist, normally i paint animals, but I also love trees and the other day while taking the picture of this tree, I was shocked the number of people asking me what was I seeing, "Is there a bird?" like if the tree by itself wasn't gorgeous enough. Therefore, I decided to also paint tress, I hope I can make them as beautiful as they are to me. I am not finished with this painting yet. Music from bensound

    09 May 2021

    Dulce Mia

    his black cat portrait is made with a mixture of acrylic ink and colored pencil, the ink was applied with an airbrush and with brushes. This gorgeous cat lives in Italy and I started with a different cat portrait, then realized it wasn't a good picture, we decided to choose a different picture and I started the process again, I am so proud of the result!. I enjoyed all the process, and she is such a beautiful model. I loved at the end when during fixation my cat Toby was like a body guard taking care of her. Like the real Gentleman he is ! Music from Bensound

    08 April 2021

    Varnishing my Tiger painting

    Tiger 2021 50x40 cm (acrylic painting) I am applying Gamvar gloss vanish from Gamblin, it is so satisfying to see the colors become alive!. I had to edit the video because it took several minutes to place absorbent paper under the varnish bottle, and also I also loved too much that I just keep petting him/varnish it. I hope you enjoy it!

    18 March 2021

    Rooster Work in Progress video

    Today I worked on the Rooster; the title will be: "Roster Attitude", as I love these guys' bad-ass look. I worked on the central figure, adding more details, textures, and contrast. At this stage, I allow myself to use some black but keep it a secret 🤫. Then I turned to start working on the nature below their legs. I am enjoying working on these guys so much. Although the number of details to be added to this painting overwhelms me. If I work hard, it may be ready in 2 to 3 weeks.

    15 March 2021

    Rooster Work in Progress Video 1

    Hello there! Today I put together some videos. The painting I am working on is called Roosters. As soon as I saw this picture, I knew I had to paint it! There is so much going on and it is so fun to watch and to make. I did change the background and make it blurrier, that way all the attention goes to the Roosters who are, by the way, great models.

    09 March 2021
    Ask me Anything - Shell STCA

    Ask me Anything - Shell STCA

    This year I have a exposition at Shell Amsterdam and to my surprise they asked me to give a presentation about my work. It was the opportunity to promote different animals organizations that I support, promote my love for animals and the therapeutic effect of art. It was very emotional and positive, I will never forget that day.

    09 September 2019
    Portrait exposition

    Portrait exposition

    This year I am going to invest in learning to make portraits, my motivation is to combine people with animals to promote the love between species. In this painting I am showing my niece with my beautiful cat Toby. The painting is not ready yet, as I keep improving I keep updating it.

    09 September 2019
    Music and Art

    Music and Art

    Picture from the event "Dansenwoorden" , A beautiful combination of music and poesy inspired on art. My painting "True Love" was the inspiration for a beautiful piano concert made by 2 talented kids.

    09 September 2019
    Opening exposition Africa

    Opening exposition Africa

    Travel to the soul of Africa was the title of an exposition that took place in February 2019 at the Theater of Houten.

    09 September 2019
    My new mask

    My new mask

    When working with airbrush some dust can be formed, this is very harmful for you. Adding a mask will reduce the exposure to that dust. I don't have a good ventilation in the room so this is really helping me. This mask is so amazing, I don't have fog on my glasses anymore! so if you use airbrush I advise you to get yours.

    09 September 2019