Maria Magdalena Oosthuizen in her studio — South African acrylic artist
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, and South African farm scenes — are all captured in her iconic acrylic style.

With over 3,000 paintings sold to collectors globally, her original artwork continues to carry a message that transcends gallery walls: that art, at its truest, is an act of love and inspiration.

3,000+Originals Sold
15+Years Creating
Lives Touched
Read Maria's Testimony

Commission Special

A painting made just for you.

Custom acrylic art commission by Maria Oosthuizen
Now Available

Something Beautiful,
Made Only for You

At House of Maria, commissions are personal and intentional. This is your chance to own a one-of-a-kind original created in the iconic acrylic style you've come to love.

Canvas Size 1200mm × 800mm
Investment R60 000
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More than just paint

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

8 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
24 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
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