Nurture - the process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something
Why I Feel the Need to Create
Art quiets my mind and connects me to something greater than myself. It allows me to honor a sacred part of me and helps me understand who I am and why I am here. Creativity in any form makes me feel alive and brings joy and peace to my life. My paintings are a celebration of the joy that lives within each of us. How Our Salon Nurtures Me
Our Salon enriches my life in so many ways. It allows for thought provoking, meaningful conversations which encourages me to stretch and grow. We share the ups and downs of the creative process, the business side of art, new projects and ideas we are working on, and the importance of art within our culture. Our dedication and open dialog brings clarity to my work. We set goals, hold each other accountable and celebrate our successes. This group is my safe haven. It is a place I can be vulnerable, share my most tender ideas and feel nurtured and understood. We each have something unique to contribute which makes it fun and keeps us growing. I have a deep appreciation for these amazingly talented women whom I'm honored to have as friends. More About Laura
Laura is a painter known for her colorful, optimistic artwork. She draws inspiration from the ever changing colors and textures in her garden, soulful conversations with friends, and the beauty of the shoreline of CT where she lives with her husband and their two sweet, sister rescue kitties. She has traveled to Italy, England, Norway, Canada, the Caribbean Islands and throughout the United States which ignites her imagination and fuels her artwork. Laura graduated from Rivier College with both her BFA and Bachelors in Art Education. She taught art for 14 years at the Deerfield Community School in NH where she worked with innovative educators who understood and shared her philosophy of art as a process of ideas, experimentation and play rather than a product. Laura believes art is a catalyst for inquiry and teaches how it celebrates individuality, self-awareness and growth. Her thirst for knowledge and self-discovery led her to Goddard College where she earned her MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts. She thrives sharing her knowledge and has been a Visiting Artist at the Holderness School (NH) as well as the Katherine Kolnaski School (CT). Her lectures on the creative process & peer learning have helped others understand how creativity connects us with our authentic self. Laura's artwork has been exhibited in a variety of galleries and featured in publications such as, Artful Blogging Magazine, Spark & Inspire: 30 Days of Meaningful Insight to Spark Your Business & Inspire your Soul, Blog Talk Radio, Groton Patch and the Narragansett Times. Her artwork can be seen on her website. |
Creative StatementArt is my spiritual practice, a visual meditation where I find guidance, tune into my intuition and gain greater self-awareness. My creative practice is present in all areas of my life which inform and influence my paintings. It is found in quiet moments in my garden, observing, listening, sketching, composing flower bouquets that become color inspirations and source material. It is found in nourishing friendships, trips to the beach absorbing the vastness of the sea and sky, as well as in my love for styling my home.
My painting process is a meditative journey where I make sense of my experiences. Layers or vibrant color and recurring symbols like circles are important in my work as I contemplate optimism and the cyclical rhythm of growth. My paintings are a reflection of optimism and joy, personal growth, love, optimism, connection and my zest for life. recent work"I see the world as a reflection of who you are and your attitude about life. I am inspired by color, nature, joy, and people following their passion. I believe happiness is contagious and kind acts have a ripple effect of love on humanity". in the studio |
inspired by nature
In the summer months, I love to take my studio outdoors where I can connect with my main source of my inspiration. I'm inspired by the subtle nuances of color found in a single flower. Peonies are one of my favorites! |
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