Original art crafted with passion.

Maria E. Gollek

Artist Bio

Coniston, Ontario

Art is a journey, an emotional one. I’m inspired by the natural world: rocks, wind, sunlight, moon shadows, water and the trees. Taking these visuals, I inspire myself to create art that elicits an emotional response in myself and the viewer.

Having taken fine art courses throughout high school and university, I expanded into modern cross stitching, always backed up by my photographs. This took me to the USA, Bermuda, England and Australia. But, still the call of the northern Ontario insisted on being heard. From Port Severn on I felt as though I was coming home. Visiting the parks, doing road trips and visiting friends, first on my motorcycle, then in my car accompanied by my dogs.

In 2021 I took the plunge and moved here. Finally, I was home. Community, the land, friends and family embraced me. I could finally breathe. And so, I stepped into a wonderful world, expressing this happiness/love through the threads at my fingertips, adding sparkle and inspiration

I aspire to inspire, before I expire.

Stiched by hand, inspired by nature and touch by an angel.

I aspire to inspire, before I expire.

Stiched by hand, inspired by nature and touch by an angel.

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Killarney Moonglow
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo
La Cloche mountains
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo

SOLD

A Hint of Dawn
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo

SOLD

Northern Lights
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo

SOLD

Killbear’s Lone Pine
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo
End of the Day
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo
Fall Colors
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo
Moonglow – Science North
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo
Fall Colors II
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo
Little Current – Swing Bridge
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo
Sunset in Orange
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo
Wildfire
ART SIZE: 7.5 x 5.5 in. READY TO HANG: double matted and framed: MATERIAL USED: silk, cotton, metallic and specialty threads. EMBELLISHMENTS: beads and/or stone chips. TIME TO HAND STITCH: 45-60 hours for each piece.
275.oo
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