Maria Deely

Maria Deely is a fine art colored pencil artist who explores the techniques of realism through her works. She is a graduate of West Virginia University where she earned a full ride, graduated magna cum laude, and a BFA in fine art. All while being a full time college student she started her business, Deely Drawings LLC, at the age of 19 and has since been able to continue her passions as a full time artist. All while having a rare chronic illness, Maria is hardworking and dedicated to her creations to showcase that life has a purpose and beauty even through the hard times. Maria’s endeavors include traveling the world where she photographs her reference photos and recreates her travels for everyone to enjoy and experience. Her artworks purpose is to create little windows of joy and peace for people to enjoy all around the world.