Romantic Window with hamsa (2008) Painting by Stella Mariash

Stella was born in former Soviet Republic of Uzbekistan in 1967. From early childhood she was drawing and painting. In 1991, she and her family moved to Israel where she lived for five years. In 1996 her family decided to move to UK, where they been living ever since. Stella loves travelling in particular sunny Mediterranean places where she can get her inspiration from. She is enthusiastic and outgoing person.
Stella's painting vivid and cheerful. Her work is full of sunshine and happiness. The inspiration comes from all over the world and based on artist sketches and photographic references from travels. Strong contrasts between light and shade creates great effect in Stella's images. When she paint, she lives inside her paintings.
In 1989 Stella completed her University course in Tashkent and received title of Teacher of Art and Design. From 2000 to 2002 she has studied Computer Graphic Design in Brooklands College, Weybridge, Surrey. From 2003 to 2004 Stella studied in Themes Valley University where she gained BA hon. degree in Art in the community. Since than she was working as independent artist. Stella had few commissions. On of the mural commission was based on children workshops. She also regularly participating in Surrey Open Studio as well as exhibiting in Chertsey Artist Gallery.

• Nationality: BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
• Date of birth : 1967
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• Groups: Artists.contemporary.io