Maria Castellano-Usery
@mariacastellano.bsky.social
Artist. Founder of Brushstrokes With Impact (tm). Author and illustrator of “Everyone’s Got Cooties” : available now!
Thank you to everyone who supported my 122nd Brushstrokes With Impact (tm) “Paint-a-Thon”! The winner of “Dahlia” is Susan Bean Mathews! Congratulations, Susan! 💗
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#brushstrokeswithimpact #brunswickmaine #art #supportindependentartists
January 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported my 122nd Brushstrokes With Impact (tm) “Paint-a-Thon”! The winner of “Dahlia” is Susan Bean Mathews! Congratulations, Susan! 💗
#brushstrokeswithimpact #brunswickmaine #art #supportindependentartists
#brushstrokeswithimpact #brunswickmaine #art #supportindependentartists
January 10, 2026 at 7:44 PM
January 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
January 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
My 122nd Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon” is tomorrow, Sat 1/10! I’ll be painting an 8”x8” canvas from 9a-5p ET. The completed painting will be raffled off around 5:45p & 50% of raffle ticket sales will be donated to Maine Needs. Contact me if you’re interested!
#maine #art #painting
#maine #art #painting
January 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
“All We Wanted Was Something To Drink” : 6”x8”, acrylic on canvas. This is my submission for Light on the Bridge, a group show celebrating the Frank J Wood Bridge, on view now at Curtis Memorial Library. Opening reception is Fri 1/9, 5p -7p. Join us! #frankjwoodbridge #brunswickmaine #art
January 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
“All We Wanted Was Something To Drink” : 6”x8”, acrylic on canvas. This is my submission for Light on the Bridge, a group show celebrating the Frank J Wood Bridge, on view now at Curtis Memorial Library. Opening reception is Fri 1/9, 5p -7p. Join us! #frankjwoodbridge #brunswickmaine #art
I’m in this group show!
Light on the Bridge
A Community Art Exhibition Celebrating the Frank J Wood Bridge (1932-2025)
Curtis Memorial Library
Brunswick ME (Morrell Meeting Room)
January 4th-January 30th
Opening Reception: Friday, January 9th, 5p-7p
#maine #brunswickmaine #frankjwoodbridge #art
Light on the Bridge
A Community Art Exhibition Celebrating the Frank J Wood Bridge (1932-2025)
Curtis Memorial Library
Brunswick ME (Morrell Meeting Room)
January 4th-January 30th
Opening Reception: Friday, January 9th, 5p-7p
#maine #brunswickmaine #frankjwoodbridge #art
January 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I’m in this group show!
Light on the Bridge
A Community Art Exhibition Celebrating the Frank J Wood Bridge (1932-2025)
Curtis Memorial Library
Brunswick ME (Morrell Meeting Room)
January 4th-January 30th
Opening Reception: Friday, January 9th, 5p-7p
#maine #brunswickmaine #frankjwoodbridge #art
Light on the Bridge
A Community Art Exhibition Celebrating the Frank J Wood Bridge (1932-2025)
Curtis Memorial Library
Brunswick ME (Morrell Meeting Room)
January 4th-January 30th
Opening Reception: Friday, January 9th, 5p-7p
#maine #brunswickmaine #frankjwoodbridge #art
Looking for a gift for a special little one on your list? What about a unique Secret Santa or Yankee Swap offering? Consider “Everyone’s Got Cooties”! I sign every copy I sell directly and I can even personalize it for you if you’d like! Thank you for your support! 💙🩵💜
everyonesgotcooties.com
everyonesgotcooties.com
Everyone’s Got Cooties by Maria Castellano-Usery – by Maria Castellano-Usery
Born out of the author’s personal observations while cleaning houses as well as her experiences with self-reflection, Everyone’s Got Cooties is part children’s book, part self-help guide, filled with ...
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December 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Looking for a gift for a special little one on your list? What about a unique Secret Santa or Yankee Swap offering? Consider “Everyone’s Got Cooties”! I sign every copy I sell directly and I can even personalize it for you if you’d like! Thank you for your support! 💙🩵💜
everyonesgotcooties.com
everyonesgotcooties.com
Thank you to everyone who supported my 121st Brushstrokes With Impact (tm) “Paint-a-Thon”! The winner of “Christmas Cactus” is Terry Morgan! Congratulations, Terry! 💗
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
December 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported my 121st Brushstrokes With Impact (tm) “Paint-a-Thon”! The winner of “Christmas Cactus” is Terry Morgan! Congratulations, Terry! 💗
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
“Christmas Cactus”: finished! Would you like a chance to win this painting? Raffle tix are $5 ea/3 for $10; 50% of all raffle sales will be donated to the Press Herald Toy Fund. $10 worth of raffle tix gets a sticker as a thank you! Interested? Contact me! The winning ticket gets drawn 5:45ish ET!
December 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“Christmas Cactus”: finished! Would you like a chance to win this painting? Raffle tix are $5 ea/3 for $10; 50% of all raffle sales will be donated to the Press Herald Toy Fund. $10 worth of raffle tix gets a sticker as a thank you! Interested? Contact me! The winning ticket gets drawn 5:45ish ET!
Video progress report!
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#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #christmascactus
December 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Progress.
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#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #christmascactus
December 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
…and so it begins.
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#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #christmascactus
December 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
My 121st Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon” is tomorrow, Sat 12/6! I’ll be painting an 8”x8” canvas from 9a-5p ET. The completed painting will be raffled off around 5:45p & 50% of raffle ticket sales will be donated to the Press Herald Toy Fund. Interested? Contact me!
#maine #art #painting
#maine #art #painting
December 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported my 120th Brushstrokes With Impact (tm) “Paint-a-Thon”! The winner of “Mexican Sunflower” is Maura Bannon! Congratulations, Maura!😊
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
November 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported my 120th Brushstrokes With Impact (tm) “Paint-a-Thon”! The winner of “Mexican Sunflower” is Maura Bannon! Congratulations, Maura!😊
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
“Mexican Sunflower”:finished! Want a chance to win this painting? Raffle tix are $5ea/3 for $10; 50% of all raffle sales will be donated to Good Shepherd Food Bank. Plus, $10 in raffle tix gets you a sticker as a thank you! Interested? Contact me! The winning ticket will be pulled around 5:45 ET! ❤️
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
“Mexican Sunflower”:finished! Want a chance to win this painting? Raffle tix are $5ea/3 for $10; 50% of all raffle sales will be donated to Good Shepherd Food Bank. Plus, $10 in raffle tix gets you a sticker as a thank you! Interested? Contact me! The winning ticket will be pulled around 5:45 ET! ❤️
Video progress report!
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #mexicansunflower
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #mexicansunflower
November 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Progress.
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#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #mexicansunflower
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
…and so it begins.
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #mexicansunflower
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #mexicansunflower
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
My 120th Brushstrokes With Impact™ “Paint-a-Thon” is tomorrow, Sat 11/8! I’ll be painting an 8”x8” canvas from 9a-5p ET. The completed painting will be raffled off around 5:45p & 50% of raffle ticket sales will be donated to Good Shepherd Food Bank. Contact me if you’re interested!
#maine #art
#maine #art
November 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported my 119th Brushstrokes With Impact (tm) “Paint-a-Thon”! The winner of “Laura’s Zinnia” is Dave Philbrick! Congratulations, Philby! 😊🎶
#brushstrokeswithimpact #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
#brushstrokeswithimpact #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
October 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported my 119th Brushstrokes With Impact (tm) “Paint-a-Thon”! The winner of “Laura’s Zinnia” is Dave Philbrick! Congratulations, Philby! 😊🎶
#brushstrokeswithimpact #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
#brushstrokeswithimpact #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists
“Laura’s Zinnia”: finished! Would you like a chance to win this painting? Raffle tix are $5 ea/3 for $10; 50% of all raffle sales will be donated to Growing To Give. Plus, $10 in raffle tix gets you a sticker as a thank you! Interested? Contact me! The winning ticket will be pulled around 5:45 ET!
October 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“Laura’s Zinnia”: finished! Would you like a chance to win this painting? Raffle tix are $5 ea/3 for $10; 50% of all raffle sales will be donated to Growing To Give. Plus, $10 in raffle tix gets you a sticker as a thank you! Interested? Contact me! The winning ticket will be pulled around 5:45 ET!
Video progress report!
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #zinnia
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #zinnia
October 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Progress.
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#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #zinnia
October 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
…and so it begins.
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #zinnia
#brushstrokeswithimpact #sugarshackstudiobrunswickmaine #maine #brunswickmaine #art #painting #community #supportindependentartists #zinnia
October 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM