Maria Laureno

Artist

Maria Laureno is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer full time. Her love for watercolor started at an early age and evolved when she got her BFA from Ringling College of Art and Design.

Her body of work celebrates everyday moments and objects through an elevated perspective. She uses watercolor in a nontraditional sense with vibrant deep colors and delicate details to achieve her signature style.

Solo Shows: 

2024 Landscape of Moments, A Very Serious Gallery, Chicago IL

Selected Group Shows:

2025 UNDER CONSTRUCTION, Carriage House Gallery, Chicago IL

2024 Anniversary Show, A Very Serious Gallery, Chicago IL

2023 Super Secret Supper Club, A Very Serious Gallery, Chicago IL

2023 Exploration In Color, Rose Gallery, Chicago IL

2017 Society of Illustrators, New York City, NY

2016 Best of Illustration, Sarasota FL

Press:

2024 “Quarterly Spring / Summer 2024” Upward Gallery

2023 "Higher wages are spurring innovation in dinner" The Economist

Awards:

2024 Upward Gallery “Lights and Shadows”, Second Place

2017 Corey Parker Award for Best Body of Work, Cleveland OH

2016 Society of Illustrators, New York City, NY

Education:

2024 Light and Dimensionality in Watercolor, Manifest Drawing Center

2016 BFA Ringling College of Art and Design, Illustration Major