Welcome to my new home on the web - mariawoods.com!
I'm a freelance illustrator, artist and photographer with
24 years' experience in commercial art, including
3 years on contract to Hallmark Cards.
I have over 2000 licensed designs in greeting cards,
fine art prints, children's books and giftware.
Originally from Yorkshire in England, I relocated
to California with my husband in 2006, and have a
unique view of both UK and US markets and trends.

My styles are diverse, using watercolor, pencil,
and acrylics on canvas, but I also embrace
digital technology and use art, scans and
photography to create digital collages.