maría moreno is an award-winning abstract painter known for her distinctive style.
Working mainly with acrylics, her paintings are rich in texture and contrast, free from traditional rules or conventions. Born in the Canary Islands and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, her use of color and design is deeply influenced by these places. Her work reflects her personal experiences with energy and emotion.
maría has exhibited her work nationally and internationally, including solo and group shows and art fairs. Her paintings are part of private and corporate collections in Canada, the USA, and South America.
My work comes from a deep desire for creative and emotional freedom. Painting is where I search for honesty and expression beyond words.
I begin each piece without a plan, letting emotion, energy, and intuition guide me. I work with bold colours, layered textures, and spontaneous marks, trusting that these unplanned moments reveal the true character of the painting. I do not try to correct or control them.
As an abstract artist, I value intensity, movement, and vulnerability over perfection or restraint. Colour is central to my work—not just something to see, but something to feel. Through colour and movement, I seek to connect with emotions that are deeply human and often beyond words.