Hiya, my name is Maria. I'm a Brighton-based, Polish artist, therapist and educator. I am disabled, fat, queer, I have ADHD and I’m highly sensitive.

Although my dad said way too many times he didn’t think I had ‘any talent’ ;) it was the pandemic when, on a whim, I put my mask on, jumped in the car and drove to Hobby Craft (heaven) where bought a whole lot of art supplies. 5 years later I’m still painting. Some of my work you can see here.

Alongside art, I also realised I love graphic design but would not want to do it for others, I realised I LOVE LOVE LOVE making greeting cards. Whilst I also sell my originals, Giclée art prints and minimalist funky posters, greeting cards are my ultimate love I would like to share with others.

As a business I am just me, there are no big bosses above me and I want to make art/design things as a way to do something for myself (most of my work is in service of others).

I decided that running a small online business and selling my stuff through here was not for me, a wholesale business is exactly what I want. You can find me at most makers markets this November/December in Brighton and Hove as I love the social element of the markets. Info on where you can find me you can find on my instagram.

My greeting card already are successfully stocked in Gunns Florist on Portland Road in Hove (the one with Flourpot Cafe attached to it) but I want to be able to reach a wider audience by reaching other beautiful independent businesses across the UK and Europe.

Besides the cards business, I also run a therapy practice called Gentle Growth, offering queer and neuro-affirmative therapy to those who may not feel comfortable in more conventional therapeutic spaces. My aim is to create inclusive environments where people feel a sense of belonging and safety. I also work for a educational enterprise where I work with young people excluded from education.

Please reach out if you wanna chat. My email is skolo.art@gmail.com

All the best, Cheerio!
Maria