Artist Statement

I am a Mixed Media artist based in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. My work consists of paintings of figurative imagery and an abstraction of nature, lovingly created in my home studio in Harrisburg PA.  Using Acrylics and a Pyrographer I create wall art that represents my imagination> I combine bright acrylic paint and pyrography to create pieces rich in texture and color. My work is deeply inspired by the natural world. I often find myself drawn to capture the movement and intricate details of Nature, using intrigued designs that are developed with the use of a burning tool (pyrographer). My goal is to create pieces that inspire a sense of wonder of nature and its movement but also about depth, light, shadow and brightness. Expressing growth, movement, freedom and the experiences of being a woman. 

My work takes me to galleries and art shows throughout the US. I enjoy participating in art shows and sharing my work with visitors and fellow artists. 

About Mariana Russo 

Mariana Russo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she studied art and technical drawing. Mariana attended the Technical National University graduating with a major in Technical Design Professor. Mariana also attended National Art School to specialize in mixed media and art installation. She worked with her mentor for one year developing different mixed media techniques and working with a variety of materials. She taught art and technical designs in the Argentina public education system for 6 years. She also worked for the University of engineering as a Geometry teacher and as a technical designer . 

Mariana has lived in the United States for the past 29 years. Showing her work teaching lessons and hosting  workshops