Maria Alfie
Email: mar1sal@aol.com

I like to explore different kinds of subject matter, at different seasons and use a variety of medium: oil, watercolor and pastels. My inspiration comes from everyday objects and situations. All I need is the simplicity of a few objects on a table. The light that washes over them at different times of the day, constitutes the only inspiration necessary. Sometimes, when the light strikes something, and I see the variety of colors and shapes, shadows and patterns, an everyday object appears extraordinary. I try to capture the ephemeral beauty of that moment.

Maria Alfie has been a Kansas City artist since 1976 and belongs to a number of organizations, such as the Kansas City Artists Coalition and the MidAmerica Pastel Society. Her works have been accepted in numerous juried shows, both locally and across the United States.