Maryann Didriksen is a New Jersey artist working in pastel and oil. She is drawn to the exploration of abstract graphic images through color and form.
Before returning to painting full time, Maryann worked as an Art Director and freelance graphic designer. She holds a BFA from Alfred University and is a signature member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey. In addition, Maryann is a resident member of ArtSpace Studio, and the founder and director of ArtSpace Network, a support organization for artists, Studio Montclair, The Center for Contemporary Art and Design Domaine Gallery in Bernardsville.
Maryann is an experiential painter. She does very little planning when painting, preferring to let the painting evolve. Maryann’s emotion drives her work as she strives to complete each painting as quickly as possible in order to completely capture the energy.
Maryann resides locally with her husband, two sons and dog Jamie.
Please visit Maryann’s website to view her body of work.
www.maryanndidriksen.com