I’m a self-taught oil painter living in Maple Ridge, BC. I’ve loved art for as long as I can remember.
After graduating with a BA in English and spending a decade in marketing, I returned to painting in 2022. What began as a creative outlet soon became a turning point, a way of slowing down and choosing a softer way to live. That shift also shaped my art.
Today, my paintings are rooted in my experiences of the West Coast: childhood adventures on the water, forest walks close to home, and moments of rest beneath shifting skies. Through layered oils, I capture the stillness and solace of these places, offering a gentle reminder to pause and reconnect with the landscapes that bring you peace. People often say my work is “soft,” “romantic,” and “peaceful.”
My work has found homes in private collections across BC, and I continue to paint both in my studio and “en plein air,” capturing the subtle shifts of light and atmosphere that make each place feel alive.
Hi! I’m Laura
Thanks so much for stopping by! Please send me an email if you’d like to get in touch.
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EDUCATION
Studied under:
Skip Whitcomb
Tim Packer
Deborah Paris
Maria Josenhans
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023 ARTWRX Studio, Annual Square Foot Show, Courtney BC
2024 Albion Community Centre, Garibaldi Art Club Fall Show, Maple Ridge BC — 3rd Place Best in Show
2025 The ACT, Journeys, Maple Ridge BC
2025 The West Fine Art Show, Langley BC
ART FESTIVALS & TOURS
2024 Langley Arts Council Outdoor Fine Art Fair, Langley BC
2025 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour, Pitt Meadows BC
2025 For the Love of Art, South Delta BC
2026 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour, Maple Ridge BC

