Self Portrait, 2016
18x24, pastel on paper
About Maureen
Maureen Maloney was born in Iowa. As the oldest of seven children, there were always plenty of stories and lots of laughter in her home. She was drawing and painting before she could talk, and had her first gallery opening on the family refrigerator. She earned a BA in Biological Pre-Medical Illustration from Iowa State University, and has worked as a designer and creative director for companies including Charles Schwab and Walmart.
Maureen is currently pursuing her MFA in Illustration from the Academy of Art University, focusing on children's books. She describes her artistic aim as "creating images that not only help tell a story, but that add something unexpected, funny, and memorable." For inspiration she draws on her daily life, travel adventures, and wonderful memories of childhood.
Maureen lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her husband Mike, her dog Zora, and her horse Grigio.