I am fortunate to come
from an artistic family where I learned to appreciate art and make use of my
creativity. In school, I loved to draw and paint. When I became an adult, I
started my career and eventually, my family. At that time, art became less
important and I had less time for it. Finally, as my kids left the nest, I
started to paint again. The mediums I prefer are watercolor and acrylic. My
style is mostly realistic and detail oriented but I also like to dabble in new
techniques. A good artist is always learning and experimenting. The subject
matter of my paintings varies from landscapes to still-life, people, animals
and architecture. I like to use my photographs and those from friends, as
inspiration. I can become very attached to some of my paintings and
may even grieve as I let them go. It’s akin to letting go of a child. I believe
artists put much heart and soul into their work as they give birth to an idea
or concept.
I am available for commissioned paintings. You can see
some of my other art on my Facebook page.
Laurie Adams: Featured Artist for May
