Maria Debicka is an active and talented artist, known internationally for her tattoo designs. She gained international prominence in the art world as a young artist, who excelled at sketching and designing. Maria Debicka’s talent was recognized when she won the prestigious Academy of Art University’s distinguished young artist-of-the-year award in 2003. Maria Debicka was a finalist for the Academy’s top prize, and her work has also been showcased in galleries around the world.
Maria Debicka’s path to stardom was not easy. After school, she joined the Croatian Army as a teenager and served during the brutal war against the Bosnian Serbs. During this period of her life, she struggled with identity issues that culminated in the formation of her own personal identity – a fact that caused her deep distress. Maria became a frustrated artist, and the determination to pursue her artistic passion led her to spend much time in self-imposed isolation, even being unable to leave her native country. However, her intense interest in tattoo art and a series of health scares that followed inspired her to leave her country and pursue her dream of a full career in the design industry.
Maria Debicka has successfully established herself in the world of tattoo art. Her illustrative, vibrant, and colorful drawings are a joy to look upon. Maria’s portfolio contains designs from all over the world, portraying beautiful and elegant women in various nationalities such as Bosnian, Czech, Bosnian Croats, Afghanis, Hungarians, Italians, Japanese, Koreans, and many more. Her work has also been shown in numerous museums around the world, including the Smithsonian in Washington DC, the Saachi Museum in Kyoto, The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and The Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Maria’s talent is also highlighted by her acceptance into several prestigious galleries and exhibitions, as well as her praise from peers and professionals in the industry.