1000woodcuts's Profile

Bio

Maria Arango is a full-time artist living in Las Vegas, Nevada. 
Maria has been widely exhibited in regional, national and international exhibits. Maria’s accomplishments include the Nevada Governor's Visual Arts Commission, Best of Show Awards in Fine Art Festivals and purchase awards including works in the Springfield Museum of Art. Most recently works have been accepted in the prestigious Brand Gallery and Art Center in California in their annual juried works on paper exhibition, the Hunterdon Museum of Art and the 5th Print Biennial in the Marsh Gallery of the University of Richmond Museum. She is represented by the DeZion Art Gallery in Springdale, Utah. Her work is part of private and public permanent collections including the University of Oregon and the Princeton Graphic Arts Collection. 
A personal goal to complete 1,000 woodcuts is progressing heartily. Art Festivals throughout the West continue to be Maria’s favorite venue for meeting her fast growing audience of collectors. 

Female

Favorite Materials

Cherrywood, hand made papers from all over the world, oil based inks