Maria Zaharieva first started painting icons while studying Iconography at the National Art School "Dimitar Dobrovich" Sliven, Bulgaria. In 1993 Maria went on to study at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria and graduated in 1998 with a Masters Degree in Iconography and Theology. Ever since she has been creating icons for various commissions, perfecting her craft and techniques, while constantly evolving her visions. Maria is also an active member of the British Association of Iconographers (BAI), her artworks and ideas on the sacred art can be seen in their quarterly issues.
