Hello, my name is Laura, and I'm so glad that you're here.
If you ask me why I create art, I’ll tell you it’s because I have to. It’s one of the few things in life that feels like it makes sense to me. I like painting in different styles and playing around with different mediums because I like the way they feel. It’s almost always less about the subject matter and more about the actual process. The way wet brushes feel on paper, the squishiness of mixing colors together, the way holding my brush feels like a dance. It’s relaxing to make brush strokes over and over again. It brings me joy to mix colors and watch them come together on paper to create new colors. I feel connected to colors in a way that I don’t feel connected to anything else. When I was younger, I’d play by organizing things in rainbow order, my closet has been arranged in color order for years now, and when I need to relax I’ll play color-based games on my phone. Something you will always see in my art is color. The ones I tend to gravitate towards the most are bright pinks blended with oranges and purples.
Something else that I feel deeply connected to is nature. I love the tiny details in nature and will often hold up walks in the woods in order to stop and take pictures of an interesting leaf, a cute flower, or moss growing on rocks. The way that light dances through the leaves of the trees makes me feel simultaneously excited and relaxed. I love to sit outside when it’s raining and watch how the raindrops move on the petals of my plants. Nature is filled with so many interesting details, and I will never not be excited to truly see them. Flowers especially are something that greatly inspires me. I’ve always been drawn to flowers and they have been with me through various creative endeavors, from making paper flowers that were taller than me, to photographing them, to making arrangements for weddings, and painting bridal bouquets. If we ever have the chance to spend time together in person, be prepared for me to stop our conversation to point out some fun detail that I see.
Fun Facts
I am a multiply neurodivergent person (Autistic & ADHD). The way my brain works is a major fuel for my creativity.
I am for sure a nerd. I love figuring out things work, listening to podcasts about obscure things, and reading is my favorite hobby.
Random careers I've wanted in the past: animal trainer for movies, interior designer, painting teacher, American Girl magazine photographer
I am 100% an introvert.
I was born in New Jersey (lived there for 13 years), moved to Pennsylvania (lived there for another 13 years), lived in Texas for 6 years. And now I’m back to living in Pennsylvania.
The adorable puppy is Teddy (also known by his full name, Theodore Bear). He was rescued from a shelter 5 years ago, with no clue what kind of breed he is or how old he is, but that doesn't matter because I love him like crazy.
Fields during golden hour, and creeks any time of day are my favorite forms of nature.
