Name: Laura Smith
Country: Worcestershire, UK
I started drawing and painting mid 2021 as an escape from my stressful job and attended an art class with Sarah Stokes. I have no formal training (GCSE Art was my last attempt). I have always loved animals and wildlife and these are always the images that I enjoy creating in watercolour, graphite or charcoal.
SUBJECT OF CHOICE: Any wildlife subject, also pet commissions.
MEDIUM OF CHOICE: Charcoal , watercolour or graphite
WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Anything in the natural world. I love nature. Great photographs provide inspiration as well as other artists. I love exploring and trying new styles and mediums learning from others.
DO YOU HAVE ANY ARTISTIC AMBITIONS THAT YOU ARE WORKING TOWARDS? I would love to be more recognised for my work. I would also like to use my work to help conservation/wildlife charities.
LINKS:
www.laurajaynesmithart.com
FB & Insta - @laurajaynesmithart
AWARDS : I have recently been shortlisted for the Sketch for Survival competition. The next round results are in September.
EXHIBITIONS: Sarah Stokes annual exhibition – September 2021 and upcoming 3.9.22
DO YOU OFFER WORKSHOPS / TUITION / COMMISSIONS? I run art sessions for children (I’m a teacher) charities, disability groups and care homes. I undertake commissions on request especially pets.