This new work is a direct result of the work that people associate me with. In the bright, whimsical work the focus was on the subject, heavily decorated with patterns. What has happened now is that the patterns have become the focus. The colour palette has changed to deep rich colours,I am also using mixed media such as bees wax, acrylic medium, and paper. Resulting in a rich, deep, heavily layered, piece. When I started this series I was using old batik blocks. Now I enjoy creating my own designs and carving them out myself.
To see more of Maria's new and her bright whimsical pieces - please note that
studio visits are encouraged, to book an appointment call 519-763-9333
emailmcpezzano@sympatico.ca >>or visit>> http://www.mariapezzano.com
Photo by Trina Koster



RED INSPIRATION
$1200
36" x 36"
Available in Studio
BLUE
$675
20"x 20"
BROWN PATTERN
$1400
36"x 36"
BROWN WITH BELLS
$575
16"x 16"
Barber Gallery

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2004 GUELPH SPRING FESTIVAL POSTER
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Guelph Spring Festival Image 2004, Runner-up image
14"x16", acrylic on watercolour paper is for sale, unframed or framed.
Contact Maria for more info



Maria Pezzano works in a wide variety of media, from acrylic to encaustic, on materials including canvas, masonite and cotton. She has completed commissioned murals on the walls of central downtown establishments in her native Guelph, Ontario, Canada, including the Paradiso Meditteranean Cafe, Trasheteria Dance Bar, Jimmy Jazz, Thomas Video & Entertainment, the Guelph Co-operators and most recently the Diana Restaurant, as well as in the surrounding Southern Ontario area in the Paradiso (Peterborough) and Blue Dog Bagels (Waterloo). One of Maria's largest commissions can be seen on the walls of the Northern Telecom head office in Brampton, Ontario, where she has completed thirteen paintings for their cafe.

Maria has also done a great deal of illustrations for Revlon Canada. Revlon has launched its new Arts and Medicine Program. Maria's illustrations were incorporated in the Arts and Medicine journal/workbook where women with Cancer can express themselves through their creativity.

Maria's most recent commission is a mural for the Guelph Community Health Centre in downtown Guelph. The mural, an adaptation of "hey diddle diddle" is in the children's library on the second floor.

For two years Maria owned and operated a small gallery in downtown Guelph, which combined both studio and display space; currently, she works out of her private studio in downtown Guelph.

Maria's work is housed in private collections in Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, the United States and across Canada from Nova Scotia to British Columbia.


Detail of a mural in the Diana Restaurant in Guelph, ON
"Tea Cup Dance"
Acrylic on canvas
30" x 40"
"Tea Cup, Tea Pot, Tea Cup"
Acrylic on canvas
30" x 40"
Detail of a mural in the Diana Restaurant in Guelph, ON
Martinis and Candles
One of 10 paintings in a new Lethbridge Alberta Restaurant, '99
"Lime Tea Set"
Acrylic on canvas
30" x 40"
One of 13 paintings of the Northern Telecom commission '96. Acrylic on canvas.
3 Cups 4 Candles
Mermaid
Fruit & Flowers
Gzowski's
Last Show
Untitled Still Life
All artwork acrylic on canvas. All artwork for sale. Maria Pezzano lives and has a studio in downtown Guelph, Ontario, Canada . Interview with Maria

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