About Maria Smirnova

I paint and draw since I remember myself. 

But it wasn’t the defining thing when I was choosing future profession. 
I have been working for several years in the energy sector. But I went back to art from time to time. 

After work I was studying academical drawing in art studio, at nights I’d been making oil paintings in my kitchen. 

And then being on a crossroad of my live I’ve suddenly got a new inspiration wave and rediscovered the world of watercolor. 

Two years have passed from that moment. I’ve turned to new direction and now I live and make my watercolor paintings in Paris. 

Creating my gems for me is the same as being in love, giving yourself entirely even when you are not sure if you get anything in return. 

My first inspiration was my father’s drawings. And now the whole world around inspires me. It can be the sea sunset or simple shadows on courtyard path with those sounds and smells. 

Almost every painting I’ve made is about light. It is all about something instant, flash slipping away. It’s like a happiness, you can only catch it and enjoy for few moments. 

My works help me to freeze the moment, share it, and make it longer.