María Lidia Muñoz

San Isidro, Heredia, Costa Rica

About María Lidia Muñoz

I have both, Costarican and Spanish citizenships, but I was born and live in Costa Rica: a little and precious Central America country, recognized for its democracy, beautiful tropical landscapes and friendly people. As an art love since a girl, after graduating as a Civil Engineer from the University of Costa Rica in 1984, I worked in my carrer while experimenting on art as a hobby.

Education:

I began academic studies of drawing and painting, with Texas artist Johnnnie Liliedahl (+), from 2008 to 2010 obtaining the certificate of " Traditional Oil Painting " from Liliedahl Fine Art Studio. Because of my big interest in figurative art, such as human body and portraits, I participated in some workshops in USA with great masters such as Jeffrey Watts, Daniel Gerhartz, Sherrie McGraw, Scott Burdick and Carolyn Anderson. To learn how to express my interior, feelngs and personal experiences, I received instruction and guidance from costarrican master of visual arts Guillermo Porras On. I describe my art as a mistic-impressionist style, that allows me to express my soul through art.

Events:

2016, "Buongiorno" artwork selected for the cover of Italian Digital Magazine Progetto 7 Lune ( Luna Nuova Plaquette, August 2016, www.progetto7lune.org)
2014, Finalist at Mandorla Art Award, Australia
2011, Finalist at " Grano de Oro " Art Contest, Costa Rica
2009, Finalist at " Grano de Oro" Art Contest, Costa Rica

Exhibitions:

2018, Solo Show " Memorias del Espejo",
Galería Vida Plena, June 2018 Costa Rica
2017, Online Show, Skies, www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com
2014, Group Show, Linton & Kay Galleries, Australia
2011, Group Show, Hotel Marriot Los Sueños, CR
2009, Group Show, Hotel Paradisus Conchal, CR