A blank canvas is like an "empty" room
with unlimited possibilities to create my world.
-Mara Branco

I am a contemporary artist originally from Portugal, constantly exploring new and creative painting methods.

Art has been my passion since I was young, and I held my first exhibition at just 11 years old. Over the years, my work has been showcased in various collective exhibitions, including in the historic city of Coimbra, Portugal, where I had the honor of presenting my pieces at the City Hall. Other venues, such as the Club TAP-Lisbon, the Portuguese Youth Institute (IPJ) in Lisbon, and the XI International Exhibition of Plastic Arts of Vendas Novas, have helped bring my art to a broader audience in Portugal.

I studied Graphic Arts and Communication in Lisbon and earned the equivalent of a Master’s Degree in Design from the Higher School of Visual Arts, Design, and Marketing in Lisbon, Portugal.

Fifteen years ago, I moved to Hawaii, where I continue to paint and share my passion for art, creating unique and inspiring works and connecting with people worldwide.