maria Deane

Local Artist and fashion designer

I am a local Artist came to Bristol in 1997 to do my fine art degree. I started adding fashion in to my paintings a couple of year ago and then I decided to do a diploma in fashion and design. I came back to my paintings and it grew from there I have noticed I have got more elaborate experimenting with fabric and jewels more and more. I never know what I am going to paint its usually subconscious I start the work and it takes on a life of its own it is always done instinctively and Iam constantly surprised when it is done. I combine my love of painting and my love of fashion. I use anything I find Iam a bit of a magpie and search all the time for things to use in my work.I am very excited about my work and I hope you enjoy it too.