Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Ana Maria is an architect (1989) and a glass artist since 1995. She specializes in various glass techniques, focusing on integrating glass sculptures and installations into architectural spaces. In 2004, she advanced her studies in kiln casting at Pilchuck Glass School under Susan Balshor† and Carol Milne. Since then, she has participated in numerous Bullseye Glass workshops and conferences, learning from esteemed artists such as Silvia Levenson, Richard Parrish, Narcissus Quagliata, and Judy Tuwaletstiwa. Ana Maria has been honored four times at the Fire Arts Biennial in Valencia, Venezuela, a prestigious juried exhibition established in 1971. Her work is featured in private art collections across the Americas and Europe.