About Maryann
Maryann strives to impart her tranquility through her work as an artist and designer. Also inspired by the ancient philosophy of Feng Shui, Maryann is keenly aware of achieving a natural power through balance and harmony in her art and designs.


Education:
  • Certification Fine Art/Advertising/Illustration
  • Institute for Fine and Industrial Arts
    Newark, New Jersey

  • Graduate studies Fine Art/Antiques

  • Parsons School
    New York City, NY


Publications:
  • Woman’s Day/Christmas Traditions Magazine

  • October, 1995
    8 page spread of interior design Christmas mantle designs - Doctor’s residence in Morristown, New Jersey
  • Design Times Magazine

  • January, 2000
    Most Karmic Room award from Mills Mansion showhouse


Designer Showhouses:
  • Bellaire Showhouse, 1992

  • Governor Keane Estate /Best in show designer award
  • Mills Mansion Showhouse, 1999

  • Staatsburg, New York


Business Experience:
25 year career in design involving; advertising, commercial display, furniture buyer, creative director/ retail chain “The City Stores”, interior designer. Art publisher and representative. Currently owner of M. Studio Gallery, LLC, which is represented in the Feng Shui Design & Décor building at 534 Main Street, in Beacon, NY


Commercial Projects: (select listing)
  • Heljet:The Ride 2004, Great Adventure Theme Park, NJ
  • Hudson Outfitters 2006, Cold Spring, NY
  • World Trade Center, NYC, 1992

  • Display installation of buildings 1 and 2/ Christmas displays

  • Dormia Mattress, Scarsdale, NY 2004
  • Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 1992

  • Display installation, Christmas interior
Restaurant design installation with Feng Shui Design & Décor team design, layout, installation for the following:

  • The Winery at St. George 2006, Lake Mohegan, NY
  • Il Forno 2005, Somers, NY
  • Dragonfly Caffe, Pleasantville, NY 2000
  • Brothers Trattoria, Beacon, NY 2000
  • Finch Tavern, Croton Falls, NY 2002
  • Gigi's, Rhinebeck, NY 2003
  • Terrapin, Rhinebeck, NY 2003
  • Grappolo, Chappaqua, NY 2003
  • Aroma Osteria, Wappingers Falls, NY 2004


Residential Projects: (select listing)
Projects include design, color planning, layouts, and interior furnishing selections:
  • Mr. David Spears/ Ms. Patti Glennon

  • Sutton Place, NYC
    Garrison, NY
  • Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Podell

  • Cold Spring, NY
  • Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sirusas

  • Garrison, NY
  • Mr. & Mrs. Raymond O’Rourke

  • Garrison, NY
  • Mr. & Mrs. T. Giegerich

  • Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Mr. & Mrs. T. Walsh

  • Wappingers Falls, NY
  • Ms. Sharon Choe

  • E. 79th Street, NYC
  • Ms. Arlene Hajinlian

  • NYC, NY
  • Mr. & Mrs. Rodman Patton

  • Garrison, NY
  • Mr. Louis Singer & Ms. Adele Centanni

  • Rye, NY
  • Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiGrazia

  • South Salem, NY
  • Mr. & Mrs. Robert Avery

  • New Canaan, NY
  • Dr. & Mrs. Richard Iannacone

  • Hohokus, NJ
  • Dr. & Mrs. Christo Klele

  • Wayne, NJ


Professional Affiliations:
  • Storm King Art Center, Mountainside, NY 1995-2002

  • Docent
  • Chamber of Commerce, Cold Spring, NY 1995-1999

  • Board Member
  • Garrison Art Center, Garrison, NY 2001-

  • Board Member
  • Manitoga Russell Wright Design Center, Garrison, NY

  • Fund Raising Steering Committee 2002
    Board Member 2003-