A story equally incredible as the art.

They say life is a journey and for American born artist, Xandria Maurer, it has been a most interesting ride to say the least.

Having spent her formative and young adult years overseas, with time spent in Venezuela and Norway. Xandria acquired a distinct and charming accent that can best be described as a combination of Norwegian English with a touch of Spanish flair.

Having always been a lover of the outdoors it was a natural fit when she fell in love with photography and worked with the Norwegian tourist board capturing beautiful vistas on film that would be included in travel brochures marketed to American tourists.

Coming back to America led Xandria into the world of modeling where she became a spokesmodel for several different companies, such as Jack Daniels, Stoli Vodka and Malibu Rum. Later she landed several different roles as an actress on the Opera stage.

They say life has a way of directing you where you need to go, and for Xandria, it all began with a terrifying Saturday night in 2019. After retiring to bed early with shortness of breath and chest pain, Xandria knew something was wrong. The last thing she remembered was sending a desperate text for help. Thankfully, that message was answered, and she was rushed to the hospital, where doctors quickly realized she was in the midst of a severe coronary episode.

As she was prepped for a life-saving procedure, Xandria had a single haunting regret: she had never painted. She had never even tried. That moment of reflection stayed with her as she recovered, and it became the catalyst for a profound change in her life. Upon surviving the ordeal, Xandria picked up a brush for the first time and began to create. Her imagination, once dormant, was now fully awakened, and her art has since become a powerful expression of the life she nearly lost.