Welcome to Maria Gropp's heART of New Mexico Art! I'm a visual artist based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, specializing in creating original artwork and commissions. I believe that, like Van Gogh, art is a reflection of what we feel, and my goal is to create paintings that will be cherished for generations to come. ...

I believe visual art should be object focused, meaning it should relate a story to an individual rather than relying on some historical theory. As artists, our work becomes a form of self-expression, but we know our work is incomplete until people see it and respond to it. A painting should initiate dialogue ...