Maria Jimenez

Awakening
Oil on Panel
6x6 Inches

Maria C Jimenez was born in New York City and is a contemporary representational artist. While working towards her undergraduate degree at the School of Visual Arts, she began working as a freelancer illustrating trade and mass-market paperback covers. After graduating, Maria studied in academic schools such as the New York Academy and National Academy and was awarded a residency at the Vermont Studio School. In 2017, Maria received her MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and currently divides her time between teaching high school and pursuing painting/illustration commissions.

Her paintings have appeared in National exhibitions and juried competitions including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Salmagundi Club, Portrait Society of America, American Women Artists and winning a grant from The Elizabeth T. Greenshields Foundation.