
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
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- 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 | |
January, 2000
Most Karmic Room award from Mills Mansion showhouse |
Designer Showhouses:
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
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- Dormia Mattress, Scarsdale, NY 2004
- Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 1992
Display installation, Christmas interior
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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
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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 |
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Cold Spring, NY |
Garrison, NY |
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- Mr. & Mrs. Raymond O’Rourke
Garrison, NY |
Yorktown Heights, NY
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Wappingers Falls, NY |
E. 79th Street, NYC |
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NYC, NY |
Garrison, NY |
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- Mr. Louis Singer & Ms. Adele Centanni
Rye, NY |
- Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiGrazia
South Salem, NY |
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New Canaan, NY |
- Dr. & Mrs. Richard Iannacone
Hohokus, NJ
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Wayne, NJ
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Professional Affiliations:
- Storm King Art Center, Mountainside, NY 1995-2002
Docent |
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- Chamber of Commerce, Cold Spring, NY 1995-1999
Board Member
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- Garrison Art Center, Garrison, NY 2001-
Board Member |
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- Manitoga Russell Wright Design Center, Garrison, NY
Fund Raising Steering Committee 2002 Board Member 2003-
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