A woman with blonde hair and glasses sitting on a dark green couch, laughing and smiling, with her legs extended and resting on the back of the couch. She is wearing a green patterned jacket, light blue jeans, and pink sneakers with green stripes. The background features an abstract, colorful mural with shades of orange, purple, pink, and black.

Hi, I’m Maria Harding — an artist and designer based in Sydney’s Inner West. I create joyful, colourful work inspired by nature, organic shapes, and a love of bold, abstract forms.

With a background in Fine Art and over 25 years working in design, I blend both worlds in my creative practice. You’ll find me painting (digitally and traditionally), illustrating and working on large-scale murals that bring joy and colour into public spaces.

I’m the founder of Mazarelle, an abstract art brand and online shop designed for colour lovers who want their surroundings to feel as expressive and unique as they are.

I’m always exploring new ideas, but making colours sing, movement, and a sense of curiosity are at the heart of everything I create.

If you're interested in a mural, collaboration or commission — I’d love to hear from you!

Clients

AFTRS, Blue Mountains City Council, Liechhardt Council, Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA), Simon & Schuster, Weldon Owen. Cambridge University, Fairfax, OPSM, Dyson, Nike, Torrens University, Billy Blue College of Design, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Luxottica, Mumbrella, Hotel Chocolat, ACP Magazines, Saatchi & Saatchi and the BBC.