Portrait Artist
for Collectors Worldwide
Maria Abeyesekere is an internationally collected & commissioned portrait and figurative artist based in Sri Lanka, renowned for creating museum-quality fine art for private collectors, families, and Corporations worldwide especially USA, United Kingdom and Europe. With over 35 years of professional practice, her work is distinguished by exceptional realism, refined technique, and enduring elegance. Working across hyperrealism and photorealistic portraiture, figurative painting, and scientifically accurate botanical art, Maria creates artworks that transcend trends and become meaningful, heirloom-quality pieces.
An Artist Collected for Legacy
Maria Abeyesekere's artworks are held in International Art Collections, valued for their precision, emotional depth and archival standards. Her practice appeals to collectors who seek luxury fine art -- works created not for decorations, but for legacy, heritage and long term cultural value. Each artwork is executed using professional-grade materials and classical techniques, ensuring longevity.
Wildlife & Nature Inspired Art
“Timeless Oil and Graphite Works
for Thoughtful Interiors”
Maria Abeyesekere’s hyperrealism wildlife and nature-inspired art is shaped by over 35 years of artistic practice and a deep connection to the natural world. Living within a region of exceptional biodiversity, she draws inspiration from close encounters with endemic flora and fauna. Through disciplined observation and classical technique, her work captures the quiet presence, individuality, and ecological significance of each subject, creating artworks that are both visually contemplative and enduring records of nature.
Scientifically accurate Botanical Art
Living within one of the world’s most significant biodiversity regions informs Maria’s botanical practice. Her scientifically accurate botanical illustrations document rare and endemic species while maintaining a refined aesthetic sought by collectors and institutions alike.
In 2025, Maria was invited to represent Sri Lanka at the Botanical Art Worldwide – India, reflecting her standing within the international botanical art community.
Portrait commissions
Timeless Portraits for Private Collectors
Maria is best known for her bespoke portrait and figurative paintings, commissioned by families, expatriates, and discerning collectors. Her portraits go beyond likeness, capturing presence, character, and inner life with clarity and restraint. Every commission is handled with discretion and personal attention, offering clients a collaborative process that results in a timeless, deeply personal artwork.
Portrait commissions are undertaken on a limited basis each year.
