Computer Graphic Artist and Painter

Maria Manhattan is a painter, computer graphic artist and teacher who grew up in New York City. Her early computer piece "Nancy Reagan Takes the Subway" was recognized as the first interactive comic strip. She is currently working on a game called "Ms. President." She is especially interested in the marriage of art, politics and humor. Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries across the country. For more about Maria go to mariamanhattan.com.

 

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 Apples & Studio | Artopia
Apples & Studio | Artopia

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Maria Manhattan talks about her apple paintings and the importance of having a studio.
 Art Cards | Artopia
Art Cards | Artopia

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Maria Manhattan talks about her process of designing the Artopia art cards. Check out the art cards below: Dance Art Cards Media Arts Cards Music Art Cards Painting Art Cards Sculpture Art Cards...
 Art Philosophy | Artopia
Art Philosophy | Artopia

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Maria Manhattan explains her art philosophy and how we should embrace our own art styles.
 Computer Drawing | Artopia
Computer Drawing | Artopia

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Maria Manhattan shows how she adds color and shadow to bring her computer drawing more to life.
 Faith, Hope and Charity | Artopia
Faith, Hope and Charity | Artopia

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Maria Manhattan considers herself to be a painter but talks about how she embraced computers and her art later.
 Sketches | Artopia
Sketches | Artopia

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Maria Manhattan talks about the artistic direction for the website Artopia.
 Storyboard Animations | Artopia
Storyboard Animations | Artopia

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Maria Manhattan shows how she uses a stylus and a tablet to draw on a computer inside Adobe Illustrator.
Maria Manhattan's Gallery | Artopia
Maria Manhattan's Gallery | Artopia

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Maria Manhattan is a painter, computer graphic artist and teacher who grew up in New York City. Her early computer piece "Nancy Reagan Takes the Subway" was recognized as the first interactive comic...