Artist Bio

Maria Deely, born in 1999, is a graduate of West Virginia University.

Maria has always had a love for art and decided to pursue this passion to give people a sense of peace and tranquility when looking upon her work.

She has since developed her realistic skills of drawing with colored pencils and started her own Art business, Deely Drawings LLC, all at the age of 19.

Being diagnosed with the chronic illness, cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), she still pursues her goals and dreams by embracing the limitations that she has been given.

From there she has created works of art depicting locations that hold a special place in her heart.

Artist Statement

Maria’s work explores the idea of color and everyday surroundings, in a realistic way. Growing up, Maria was always mesmerized by the beauty that was realism and had always strived to be able to draw people.

With many years of practice and discipline, it was found that Maria was able to achieve her goal. Drawing everything that she saw, she was able to finally showcase the talents that she always strived to have.