Laura Beaton, Visual Fine Artist

Mixed Media & Ink Painting

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Laura Creates Curated Wearable Art

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In 2020, the world changed due to Covid-19 and we saw a new reality in our day-to-day lives.

As an artist, I’ve seen first hand the cost of social distancing, lock downs, and the evaporation of all in-person art exhibitions and shows; cancellations reaching into 2022.

Transitioning into virtual arts shows has been a wonderful option and it has lent itself to an evolution of my art.

I’ve created a line of silk scarves, of all shapes and sizes, with matching double-knit face coverings. Imagine, entering a room feeling ‘finished’ with your complete ensemble.

Some of the curated items are based on Dovetailing, Her Gift, Winter’s Glory, and Dancing Skies #3.

See the full line my online store for curated wearable art. Order early for the holiday season to ensure delivery to your door.

Below, is the 50″x50″ square silk scarf I created based on Jacelyn Holmes debut CD, ‘Dovetailing’.

Celebrating Nefe, Songwriter of Dovetailing

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Nefe is a Toronto-based musician with endless talent. She is softspoken yet packs a punch relative to her music and songwriting.

Nefe wrote ‘Dovetailing’, which is the title track recorded and released Jacelyn Holmes debut jazz cd of the same name.

The collaboration between Jacelyn Holmes and Nefe is breathtaking. I was thrilled to simply watch ‘the magic’.

Having a laugh during the video shoot for the Dovetailing CD Launch by Jacelyn Holmes

Dovetailing, Inspired by the music of Jacelyn Holmes

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Join me on Friday October 16th at 9pm EST for the CD launch of Jacelyn’s Holmes new Jazz CD entitled Dovetailing.

Just after the initial lockdown in March 2020, I was approached by Toronto’s Jacelyn Holmes (jazz musician and country music songwriter) in support of her 2020 CD release.  Initially, the CD title was deliberately withheld by Jacelyn to encourage creativity and inspiration for the artists to select a song that truly struck a chord. 

I was one of 10 women artists invited 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 the song.  That song was Dovetailing, which turned out to be the title track of the CD by the same name.

The process was inspired by listening to the song and creating a feeling of one becoming more than one.  One being magnetically drawn to another; passions that could not be ignored.  I’ve also included the lyrics within the art.

My painting entitled Dovetailing, will be revealed to the public during Jacelyn’s launch on Friday October 16th.  The launch will include various clips of my interview about this project.  Additional launches include the Montreal and Tokyo Jazz Festivals, as well as Europe and North America.

I love Jacelyn’s music, her voice, and her personality.  Born and raised in Mississauga, she’s become an internationally recognized musician and actor, having performed with Keith Urban and with Adam Sandler. 

Watch via:
Instagram Live
Facebook Live
Zoom

Butterfly Effects

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Butterfly Effects (Available)

The ‘Butterfly Effect’ is the theory that small causes can have a large effect on events. In essence, when a butterfly flaps its wings it can be heard around the world. Given these very ‘interesting’ times of COVID-19, a pandemic I sometimes things that were was more than 1 butterfly that flapped its wings. These times are a changing!

Optimism

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I created ‘Into the Light’ during the start of self-isolation relative to COVID-19. At first, the painting was dark, moody and quite frankly, somewhat depressing. It bothered me. Then I took a break from painting to consider all of the positives and benefits of self-isolation and the global pandemic. I choose to not fear the future, but to respect the situation and face it head on. Seeking the lighter side of things instead of the darker side. Am I worried? You betcha. Am I afraid? No way. ‘Into the Light’ reflects that transcendence.

Into The Light (Available)

Black Friday/Cyber Monday

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Happy to share my new Shopify store for Curated Wearable Art. Lots of sales for everyone so take advantage of the savings while you can.

Masks, face coverings that coordinate with fashionable and unique silk scarves of all shapes and sizes are available for shipping to your door, almost anywhere in the world.

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales – Dovetailing Silk Square Scarf, 36″x36″
Dovetailing, Silk Square Scarf 36"x36", Turquoise, pink, blue, yellow silk fashion accessory

Dovetailing has been launched!

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Tonight, Jacelyn Holmes launched her first jazz CD, Dovetailing.

I am excited to showcase my art piece, Dovetailing, in celebration of Jacelyn’s amazing voice and world-wide debut.

This photo of Jacelyn and me was taken at the Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga during the interview shoot for the premiere CD launch on October 16/20