Spiritual woods

Chinese Brush PaintingVisual Fine Art
Written By Laura Beaton

Spiritual Woods is now for sale via The Gallery on the Pond, located across from the lovely Fogo Island Inn situated on a tiny island of Fogo at the northeast coast of Newfoundland. This painting was created using Chinese Inks on rice paper and measures 33”x33”. It won an Excellence Award for the 10th Annual Juried ICCPS show, Tokyo, Japan in 2021.

The intent was to capture the essence of Canada's wilderness depicting that it is a mysterious life form unto itself.   There is a spirit within the air that permeates the land.  The painting is of a breathing forest, while inferring that humans (campers) are nearby).    The camper's fire pit is properly contained, which is integral to retaining the forest in its current state.

Spiritual Woods, Chinese Ink on Rice Paper by Laura Beaton

Spiritual Woods is for sale via Gallery on the Pond, NL

Laura Beaton

Laura Beaton is a Canadian visual fine artist working in Chinese Brush Painting, Sumi-e, mixed media, and Western contemporary abstraction. Her practice brings together Eastern brush traditions and expressive Western abstraction through colour, movement, atmosphere, and intuitive composition. Using earth tones, vibrant accents, organic forms, and layered gestures, she creates works that feel both grounded and expansive, inviting calm, reflection, and emotional connection.

 

Her abstract compositions often suggest natural rhythms, trees, landscapes, and structures of growth without relying on literal representation. Through a thoughtful balance of stillness and energy, soft tones and bold movement, Laura creates visual harmony across the surface. Her work reflects an ongoing interest in presence, coexistence, resilience, and the relationship between nature, culture, and personal experience.

Laura has exhibited in Canada and internationally, with work shown in galleries, museums, juried exhibitions, cultural institutions, and community arts initiatives. Her paintings are held in private, corporate, and public collections, including collections connected to Canada, China, and international patrons. In addition to her studio practice, she contributes as a speaker, juror, consultant supporting artists through mentorship, professional strategy, and community engagement.

https://LauraBeaton.com
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