STAR: What is your inspiration behind your
paintings?
LAURA.M: As I am an ardent lover of nature.I draw
my inspiration from the surroundings.I live in a beautiful
country and the landscapes here are a feast for my eyes.I
try to paint on the spot.Usually, we see things, especially
how different types of light, atmosphere, and weather
affect our visual perception. I study this concept by
painting the same subject, usually very simple, in var-
ying times of day and types of weather and in different
seasons.
STAR: When did you become an artist and
what makes you passionate about art?
LAURA.M: I’ve been drawing and coloring for as long
as I can remember. My first sketchbook was given to me
at the age of 6. I loved to draw, paint rocks and create
anything I could.
Art is a form of self-expression and
for me, it has always been part of my life. Art gives a
unique perspective to the world through the artist’s eyes,
like an alternate reality.
STAR: What artists inspire you.What is the
source of inspiration?
LAURA.M: I’m inspired by all kinds of artists, from
landscape to abstract. Art to me is so varied and so beau-
tiful that I’m drawn to all kinds. A few artists I’m in-
spired by are Heather Pant, a fellow Canadian landscape
artist who does absolutely stunning landscapes with bold
colours and incredible movements. A brilliant artist I’m
inspired by is Jana Milne, another Canadian artist.
Title : Backyard Fruitvale
STAR: What are you working on now, and
what are your plans for the future?
LAURA.M: Currently I’m working on finishing the
final two pieces to my 8 piece series. I held a photo
submission contest for images from around Canada. I
received an overwhelming amount of photos so it was
difficult to pick so I ended up choosing 8 to work from.
I later did a draw from those names and the winner got a
free 16x20 painting of their choice.
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That was a lot of fun to work on. I have also
watercolour pieces as a side project for my w
ing packages of postcards and greeting cards
plans for the future are to continue to do my w
to put together party packages for wine and p