Ever since she was a child Maria always loved to play with color, shape and line, most children have this sort of curiosity and some never loose that sense of wonder. She feels that playing is how we learn, as both children and adults. Maria tries to approach her art that same way. Enjoy the ride, let it take you to the places you need to explore. Whether it's a personal painting, an image for a children's book or a design for a quilt, Ms. Carluccio always wants it to be infused with the random discoveries she makes along the way.