Maria Petroff is a self-taught figurative artist living between two countries: Russia and Canada. Originally from Moscow, Maria moved to Canada in 2009 to study Business Administration at the University of Quebec in Montreal. The artistic flair of the «North American Montmartre» helped the future artist get back to her childhood passion – painting. Shortly after finishing her studies, Maria decided to pursue a career in art.
Maria defines her artistic style as social realism. She likes to paint people who marked our history whether they are politicians, scientists, artists, philosophers or fictional characters. The artist gets inspired by today’s world events, trying to draw parallel with the past and often depicting certain historical events in her paintings.
Maria's goal is to contribute as a traditional figurative artist and portrait painter of historical personalities of our time.
Maria takes an active part in international art contests and exhibitions. The artist created book covers for a renowned author and economist, V. Katasonov. Recently one of her paintings was featured in the Swiss weekly magazine Die Weltwoche. Maria is an international artist member of the Society of Scottish Artists. The artist is represented by Kyo Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia and Gabriel Fine Arts, London, UK.