Maria Camilleri is an artist working mainly in acrylics, acrylic inks, soft pastels and pastel pencils. Her work is inspired by her love of travel which introduces a vast amount of inspiration through different sights and cultures. A love of animals is obvious as they feature in much of her work, especially endangered species. Her love of diving adds to her depiction of the under sea world. All adding to her philosophy “if it evokes an emotion it must be painted”. The sale of her art helps her contribute to several environmental charities.