Art has been a core part of my life for as long as I can remember. I began drawing and painting at a young age, and once I picked up a brush, I never stopped. My work is deeply rooted in my love for color and oil painting, which I use as a means to connect with the world around me. Through my art, I explore the human experience—how we relate to ourselves, others, and our surroundings at different stages of life.
Believing in the healing and transformative power of art, I’m now completing my studies in art therapy, an area I feel passionately about. I have trained both in Barcelona and the UK, studying graphic design at Bau and fine arts at the London Art Academy.
Growing up by the sea in Barcelona, and now living by the ocean in Brighton, water and nature have always played a significant role in my life and continue to inspire my work.
My sketchbook goes with me everywhere specially when i travel to take visual notes of the experience. When back in the studio I use big canvas to reflect on the physicality and expression of painting.
Maria Picazo 