Maria Iva
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Oil
Soft Pastel Maria Iva is an award winning Ontario-based landscape painter and instructor whose work captures the beauty of the province’s natural landscapes throughout the changing seasons. Using a palette knife with oils on canvas or soft pastels on sanded paper, Maria’s technique is rooted in the impressionistic colorist approach, where vibrant colors and bold strokes convey the essence of a scene rather than focusing on precise details. As an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists and the Ontario Art Society, and with master signature status with Pastel Artists Canada, Maria’s work reflects her deep connection to nature and her dedication to sharing its beauty through art. Website: mariaiva.com |
Maria Iva
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ARTIST STATEMENT
Maria Iva portrays nature’s beauty through bold colors and rich textures in her impressionistic style. Using a palette knife, she applies thick layers of oil paint, creating depth and movement. Her work captures the dynamic play of light and shadow, evoking energy and emotion. Through expressive strokes and sculptural technique, she invites viewers to connect with the landscapes she admires, offering a vibrant and immersive experience of nature’s changing moods.
Maria Iva portrays nature’s beauty through bold colors and rich textures in her impressionistic style. Using a palette knife, she applies thick layers of oil paint, creating depth and movement. Her work captures the dynamic play of light and shadow, evoking energy and emotion. Through expressive strokes and sculptural technique, she invites viewers to connect with the landscapes she admires, offering a vibrant and immersive experience of nature’s changing moods.