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Hyperrealist Portrait Artist &
Contemporary Realist Painter

Maria Abeyesekere is a Sri Lankan hyperrealist portrait artist with more than 35 years of experience as a professional painter. Working primarily in oil and graphite, she creates meticulously observed portraits that combine exceptional realism with atmosphere, emotion and psychological presence. Her original portrait paintings and commissioned works are created for private collectors and clients internationally.

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Hyperrealist Portraiture in Oil

Maria Abeyesekere’s hyperrealist portraiture in oil combines meticulous observation with expressive light, subtle atmosphere and psychological presence. Each original oil portrait is developed layer by layer to capture the individuality, character and quiet emotion of the sitter, from the delicate texture of skin and hair to the nuanced expression of the eyes.

Museum-quality original artwork • Certificate of Authenticity included • Worldwide delivery available

Hyperrealist Portraiture in Graphite

Maria Abeyesekere’s hyperrealist graphite portraiture combines meticulous detail with subtle tonal transitions to capture the character, expression and individuality of each sitter. Her original graphite drawings reveal remarkable precision in skin, hair, eyes and texture, creating portraits with exceptional depth, realism and emotional presence.

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Drenched in Blossom

2026

​Graphite on archival paper 

Professionally framed

Available for Acquisition

Private & Corporate Commissions

Every commissioned artwork by Maria Abeyesekere is approached with a level of care, refinement, and artistic sensitivity. The process is designed to be collaborative, seamless, and deeply personal from the initial conversation to the final delivery.

  • Portraits

  • Figurative

  • Family Heirlooms

  • Memorial & Legacy Pieces

  • Series of Botanical & Nature Inspired for Refined Interiors 

  • Each commission is individually quoted based on the size, complexity and scope of the artwork.

  • A limited no. of commissions are accepted each year to ensure the highest level of care and craftmanship.

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Wearable Art Inspired by Nature

Botanical & Bird Art T-shirts

Yellow Fronted Barbet T-shirt
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