French Inspiration, Painted in Oil
A French artist whose oil paintings capture beauty across continents. Born in France, shaped by Chile, painting between her studios in Bordeaux and the San Francisco Bay Area. Graduate of the Academy of Art, San Francisco. Every painting is a signed, one-of-a-kind original.
"Art is in my blood. When I paint, I listen to my heart and my inspiration has no limit."
Born in France and shaped by the world, Marie-Jo Garcia has spent her life chasing beauty across continents. Her journey took her from the French countryside to the vibrant colors of Santiago de Chile, before settling between two studios: Bordeaux, France and the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
A graduate of the Academy of Art in San Francisco, her work blends European classical technique with bold, expressive energy. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries across France, Chile and California, and hang in private collections worldwide.
Her range is extraordinary: intimate still lifes, sweeping landscapes, figurative portraits, animals full of life, and contemporary works with a raw, geometric edge. Each painting is one of a kind — there are no prints, no reproductions.
Marie-Jo accepts a limited number of commission requests each year. A beloved horse, a landscape from memory, a portrait of someone dear — she brings the same passion and precision to every custom piece, whether you are in California or France.
Begin a CommissionWhether you are interested in purchasing an existing work, commissioning something new, or simply learning more about Marie-Jo's practice, we would love to hear from you. Every inquiry is answered personally.