Laurel's Bio

Laurel is an artist, musician, master level rieki practitioner, pet sitter, and organic gardener who resides in the beautiful Seaport town of Port Townsend WA. As a former Art teacher at Manawa Middle School, Learning Disabilities teacher at Little Wolf High School, and adjunct faculty (watercolors and acrylics) at Fox Valley Technical College, she has taught art to many adults and children over the years. 

Laurel is passionate about Nature and her paintings reflect that. There are moon rises, full moons, sunsets and sunrises, gardens, turtles, great blue herons, sand hill cranes, etc. "Paintings are a way to bring the beauty and healing of nature right inside the home or office. I can capture the warmth and relaxation of a summer day on the water or in the garden and have it with me even indoors."

Laurel, a Plein Air painter, has found the medium of watercolor, because it is so light weight, to be her favorite choice of medium for travels and seaside environment. When she paints one of her water views, she uses the water from the body of water that she is depicting. She will paint commissioned paintings from your travel photos or cottage setting. Also, aerial view paintings of any location can be commissioned. Peace Turtles with the child's name and favorite colors are another popular commission. One of Laurels paintings was selected for the cover of the book 'Our Cottages and Memories', put out by the Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes Association History Committee in 2009.

"I want to spread light and love, hope and feelings of well being through my nature inspired paintings. Nature is so beautiful and life sustaining. Let's protect it!"   

Laurel also performs at area nursing homes and has volunteered at the WI Veteran's Home for 15 summers.  

She also contributes 15% or more of her overall profits to help heal the planet.