Press Coverage
Press: As a nationally recognized fine artist and custom portrait painter, Maryanne Chisholm continues to earn praise for her emotionally rich, hand painted works. Her art—rooted in realism, surrealism, and storytelling—has been featured in exhibitions, books, magazines, and interviews around the world.
Each of her pieces reflect deep personal meaning, her story has resonated with collectors, journalists, and art enthusiasts alike. This press page highlights key moments from her creative journey, including media features, public exhibitions, and notable collaborations.
PBS – Featured on Arizona Illustrated, Press – May 2022
In May of 2022 Maryanne was featured on PBS, in a press segment for Arizona Illustrated, that covered her remarkable story of surviving wrongful incarceration, to her evolution as a recognized award-winning artist.
Business Insider, Press – 2022
Maryanne gained recognition for her success in NFTs in 2022. That same year, a leading publication featured her in a story about top artists in the genre. The article explored her journey through wrongful incarceration and her powerful choice to replace bitterness with gratitude and growth. (Subscription required to view.)

Ascend From Within – Feature
This channel featured Maryanne in a five-minute narrated segment that shared her powerful story of struggle, judgment, and survival. Through art, she continues to transform adversity into meaning—one painting at a time. This journey culminated into a journey of growth, compassion and ultimately a new-found career in art.
Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
In 2021, Maryanne earned the COLLECTOR’S VISION INTERNATIONAL ART AWARD for completing a powerful body of work addressing issues of societal importance. This recognition led to a feature in the magazine’s spotlight on contemporary global artists.
Bloomberg Magazine, 2022
In 2022, Bloomberg Magazine interviewed Maryanne to explore her bold decision to pause portraiture for two years and focus on the emerging world of NFTs.

The article focused on Maryanne’s transformation—from painting during wrongful incarceration to thriving as an NFT artist—tying into broader themes like meme stocks and digital asset trends.
Outsider Magazine
In the premier issue of this groundbreaking Artist Portfolio magazine, Outsider Magazine featured Maryanne for her distinctive voice and powerful hand painted work.
