Maria in her studio
Behind the Brush

Painted with prayer & purpose

The Artist Maria Magdalena Oosthuizen Known as the "Artist of the People," Maria paints from a place of deep faith and vulnerability. Her subjects — mothers, children, women in prayer, farm scenes — reflect the heartbeat of South African life. With over 3,000 paintings sold and collectors across the globe, her work continues to carry a message that transcends gallery walls: that art, at its truest, is an act of love.

Today, her original artwork hangs in homes across South Africa and internationally, each piece thoughtfully created to inspire and uplift.

3,000+Paintings Sold
15+Years Creating
Lives Touched
Read Maria's Testimony
Where Art Meets Community

More than just paint

No experience needed. Maria gives away everything she knows — her palette, her secrets, her heart. You just show up.

April 2026

Workshop — Beach Scene

Acrylic painting, Maria's personal techniques, drinks & snacks included. Mossel Bay · 29 Marsh Street

11 April 2026R3,600 pp
August 2026

Workshop — Figurative Artwork

Learn what no art school teaches. Maria opens her world to you for a half day you won't forget.

8 August 2026R3,600 pp
October 2026

Workshop — Worship

Our most popular date. Book early — limited to 25 guests. All inclusive, all welcome, no experience needed.

24 October 2026R3,600 pp