Mara Abboud’s art has received international recognition for her brilliant innovation and unusual technique. Her painting style is uniquely her own, interweaving a palette of spectacular colors with fantasy designs, achieving a jewel-like tapestry effect reminiscent of tiles and stained glass.

Her art has been exhibited in over 25 One Woman shows and has Appeared in 26 publications that include Art in America, Art News, Architectural Digest, Santa Barbara Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Palm Beach Daily, Naples Illustrated, Santa Barbara News Press and Montecito Journal.