I’m Maria Forde and I’m an artist based in San Francisco. My practice includes drawing, painting, and printmaking.

My work is often rooted in observation—small moments, human behavior, memory, humor, repetition, and the quiet emotional weight of everyday life.

I like to believe artwork can function a bit like a neighbor: familiar, honest, and reassuring without making a big deal out of it all.

When I’m not making art, I’m thinking about art while walking or riding my bicycle out to the ocean. Otherwise, I’m hanging out with my awesome boyfriend Josh, watching movies, reading, listening to music, and being supervised by my very opinionated but greatly adored cats.