Through creative observation and blended techniques, Laura creates work that invites viewers to experience moments of deep connection and discovery. Her artistic foundation was forged through many visits to Italy throughout her life. During trips in her youth, and several stays for study later in life.
Laura has experience with contemporary and traditional concepts.
She attended the Florence Academy of Art certificate program in 2012 and their Masters of Art program 2023-2025.
She is a Merit scholar award winner at her recent program with FAA, as well as her current prospective MFA program at the New York Academy of Art.
In her traditional experiences, she loves the challenge of drawing from life. These experiences continue to inspire how she chooses to convey felt and visual realities. She enjoys combining contemporary and traditional approaches.
Drawing from her additional Bachelor’s in kinesiology and movement science, Laura also brings an exceptional understanding of form and physical presence to her artistic practice. Her interdisciplinary approach allows her to create artwork that speaks to both technical precision and energetic vitality.
As an associate member of Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, and the College Arts Association of America, which supports arts students pursuing work in academia, she continues to push artistic boundaries by emphasizing tangible, connective experiences with objects, spaces, and people.
In her teaching and facilitation roles, Laura brings a playful curiosity and vitality to the creative process for fellow artists.
Experience Laura’s Artwork
Portrait Commissions
Creating contemporary portraits and works that honor classical techniques through oil paint and dry media
Mentorships
Laura’s mantra with her students is Observe.Work. Process. Grow.
Step into your studio with the skills and intentions for your best work.
Teaching
Laura was a drawing instructor with the Townsend Atelier while living in Chattanooga, TN. She hosted workshops in drawing foundations, cast drawing, and creating Bargue studies.
Currently offering online teaching opportunities and bookings for live workshops.
Awards
Merit Scholar - Florence Academy of Art 2025
Merit Scholar - New York Academy of Art 2026 - 2027
Coming Events
To Be Announced! Stay Tuned! Follow on Instagram to stay updated.
Professional Edu
New York Academy of Art MFA - Prospectively entering
Florence Academy of Art - Master in Studio Art - July 2023 - Aug 2025
New York Academy of Art - Continuing education courses online - March 2024 - present
Grand Central Academy - Portrait Drawing, Oil Painting Studies, Alla Prima Feature painting - Fall 2023
Studio Escalier - Feature painting and color studies - Fall 2023 , Portrait Winter 2025
Education
Bachelors of Science- Concordia University Chicago - Kinesiology and Kinematics degree 2021
Florence Academy of Art- Drawing Program - Jan 2012-Dec. 2012
University of Tenn. Chattanooga - Painting BFA program Aug. 209 - Dec. 2011
Belmont - Religion and the Arts program - Spring 2009
Studio Arts Center International - Art History, Figurative Drawing, Oil Painting Jan 2008 - May 2008
East Tennessee State Univ. BFA - 2005 - 2007
