About the Artist

Artist Marian Hayes half body. She's a white woman with shoulder length brown hair, brown eyes, and black square glasses. In this photo, she is wearing a cornflower blue dress with white flowers on it

Marian Hayes is a visionary American artist whose drawings breathe life into the world, inviting viewers to explore the deeper meanings of existence. With a unique ability to weave storytelling into her art, Marian delves into subjects often overlooked, guiding herself and others to perceive the world through fresh, enlightening perspectives. As a devoted born-again Christian, Marian allows her faith to illuminate her creative journey, infusing her work with a spiritual depth that transcends the ordinary. While not all her pieces are directly inspired by scripture, her art is always a reflection of her unwavering belief in God and His teachings. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Marian and her family moved to Austin, Texas, when she was the tender age of four. She graduated with her BFA in Drawing from Texas State University in Spring 2025 and is now setting her sights on becoming a children’s book illustrator, where she hopes to inspire young minds with her imaginative and meaningful illustrations.