Maria van-Tintelen

1st Prize Winner - Anything Goes 2019

Artist statement

I am an intuitive painter who uses texture with acrylic paints often adding a golden horizon.  I have had some formal training but as an artist I am mainly self-taught. I love to create atmospheric landscapes. It’s my intention to provoke a heart response when looking at my paintings, I particularly enjoy the process of creating them spontaneously and I am now exploring the possibility of using real places and reference.

Over the years I have been involved in joint exhibitions in the local community in Wiltshire where I live. More recently I was involved in the” owl” arts trail event in Bath which saw 1000s of visitors throughout the summer of 2018.  I have recently held my first successful solo exhibition, created commissions with more events and exhibitions planned in 2019.

 I am passionate about empowering others to create and find their artistic voice, so I run workshops in my community or wherever I am invited.