María Andrea Tinoco is a Colombian visual artist, who embarked on a transformative journey from her homeland to New York to pursue her artistic dreams. She culminated her high school education at Professional Children's School and entered the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. She graduated with a BFA in illustration, focusing on fine arts, and had the privilege of affiliating with esteemed institutions like The Art Students League and the Society of Illustrators of New York. Her works were exhibited in group shows at the Grammercy and Chelsea Gallery, and she was honored to showcase one of her drawings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Art has always brought her joy and energy; she wishes to share those feelings with her audience through her craft. Maria's approach to painting is personal and emotional. She uses the creation process to channel her deepest vulnerabilities onto the canvas.
María's artistic inspiration is not confined to painting alone. She is influenced by diverse mediums, including dance, writing, jewelry making, and speed painting, enriching her art with a unique blend of backgrounds.
She resides in Madrid, Spain, where she continues her artistic exploration and art making.
Exhibitions
“Around the Fire”, Gramercy Gallery, New York, NY, 2020
“Student Scholarship 2020: The Exhibit”, Society of Illustrators, New York, NY, 2020
“Location as Character”, Chelsea Gallery, New York, NY, 2019
“Scholastic Art and Writing Awards: New York City Regional Exhibition”, The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 2014
Awards
BFA Illustration Department Scholarship, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY, 2019
Silas H Rhodes Scholarship, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY, 2016.
Scholastic Gold Key and Silver Key Award for Painting and Drawing, Scholastic, New York, NY, 2015
Celebrating Art Award for Drawing, Celebrating Art Magazine, New York, NY, 2014
Performances
“Speed Painting Rakim”, La Galería 419, Bogotá, Colombia, 2022
“Speed Painting Mona Lisa”, The Well, Brooklyn, NY, 2019
“Speed Painting Michael Jackson”, Terrace on the Park, Queens, NY, 2017
“Speed Painting Abraham Lincoln”, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York, NY, 2016
“Speed Painting John Lennon”, Professional Children’s School, New York, N, 2016 (The painting is currently installed in the school as a permanent gallery rotatory piece)