maria kaprielian art

My paintings reflect my passion for animals and the natural world. My love of animals steered me initially toward a career in veterinary medicine and, more recently, to my vocation as a full-time artist. I'm motivated to capture what I see by the profound excitement I experience when I see an animal in the field or a beautiful scene while hiking. As a scientist, I aim for realism in my paintings, paying close attention to the anatomy and behavior of my subjects. As an artist working in watercolor, I also encourage the spontaneity and "happy accidents" of my medium. I use my own photographic images as a reference for my paintings. My most recent works showcase some of the birds that I observed in Alaska in May of 2025.