I THRIVE USING centuries-old techniques of Chinese Brush painting AND SUMI-E, RESPECTING THE many rules and technical requirements, yet creating my own CANADIAN style.
I Only Have Eyes For Your - The laws of attraction cannot be denied. You meet as total strangers, opposite sides of the spectrum and then eyes lock; just for a split second, but you know! Your entire world is irrevocably enchanted in less than a moment. That moment to be forever embraced through life’s ups and downs. ‘ I Only Have Eyes For You’ endures. Chinese Ink on Rice Paper with gold flecks; Unframed: 21”x21”; Natural Frame, under glass: 26.5”x 26.5”
Silent Night… brings to mind peace, love and beauty. Canadian themes abound with the aurora borealis, winter trees and a warm home. What makes it perfect? Seeing 2 girls playing hockey on a pond of ice, each at one with themselves in the night and lost in the game. The original ‘Hockey Night in Canada’. 30”hx22”w; Chinese Ink on Washi (Japanese paper); on washi, 7/8” birch panel substrate, black floating frame
Snuggled In - Capturing the ‘warmth’ of winter which provides the ideal climate for snuggling in and simply watching the world go by – being ‘zen’. The tree is painted using Chinese Brush Painting while the fox and snow was painted in the Japanese style of Sumi-e. 24”hx8”w; 7/8” Birch wood panel substrate.
Chance Encounters - What makes life exciting? Meeting new people from all walks of life and embracing those chance encounters. Encounters that can forever change one’s life, thoughts, and perceptions. 12”x12” Chinese Ink on Washi (Japanese paper); Cadre Floater substrate
Play Time, 8"x8" Chinese Ink on Rice Paper, wood panel substrate
On the Move (Available); Chinese Ink on Rice Paper, 16x12 (Unframed) You are a 'Tiger' according to the Chinese Zodiac if you were born in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, or 1938. Tigers traditionally symbolize strength, bravery and wisdom
Spiritual Woods; Chinese Ink on Rice Paper; 15"x19" (Grey Wood Frame: 21"x25") Capturing the essence of Canada through ink. This painting won an Award of Merit for 10th Annual Juried ICCPS* show, Tokyo, Japan. Due to the Covid lockdown the show was converted from in-person to on-line for the first time in the show’s 10 year history. Laura was 1 of 3 North American artists to win an award at this prestigious show. *International Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting Society
Toronto, Island View 12x15.5 (Available) This painting is a result of going down memory lane. As child, I loved Centreville and life on the Toronto islands. The rides, gardens and ponds with bridges. Most of all, I wanted to be on any the sailboats I saw navigating between the island and the city.
Dovetailing, 24x24 (Available) Based on www.musicbyjacelyn Dovetailing (Available). This painting was created at the invitation of Toronto's Jacelyn Holmes (jazz musician and songwriter) in support of her October 2020 CD release. I was asked to listen to her entire CD and select a song that spoke to me and then create a piece of art that was representative of that song. The song that spoke to me most was Dovetailing, which turned out to be the title track of the CD. The process involved listening to the song and creating a feeling of one becoming more than one. One being magnetically drawn to another; feelings that could not be ignored. Look closely as the painting also includes the lyrics.
Triptych: Winter Moons 1,2,3 - 22.5x15 (each frame) (Unavailable)
Qi of Water 30x30, Gallery Canvas Substrate (Available), Frame Optional
Far North 12.5x15 (Available) Capturing the vastness of Canada's north.
Life of Water (Available) 24x30 Gallery Canvas Substrate, Black Floating Frame (Available) As Canadians, we seem to live for the summer months where were are drawn to the water.
Flight of the Blue Jay 12x16.5, Framed (Available) This painting demonstrates a spontaneous style of painting using Chinese inks. I enjoy the freedom and flowing movement of this painting.
'The Pond' (Available) on Fogo Island is a location in Joe Batt’s Arm and across from the Fogo Island Inn on this small island off the NE coast of Newfoundland. Chinese ink on Japanese paper (washi). 34"hx35"w (unframed)
Iceberg Alley (Available) This painting is about capturing the essence of Fogo Island, Newfoundland using Chinese inks on Japanese paper (washi). In keeping with the traditions of this art form, the lighthouse leaves the paper. There is a majesty in the night, watching the stars, the aurora borealis and the merging of manmade structures and nature at its finest. Award by ICCPS Nov 2022. 38"hx28"w (framed)