September 22nd, 2021

So happy to announce that my painting Mother Tree won best in show at the Windows Open 2021 show with the Markham Group of Artists! Here is what Art Consultant and Juror Joanne Poluch  said about the painting:
Laurel’s work convinced me that the engaging wide path and lovely mosaic imprinted on her path, metaphorical or not, was someplace where I wanted to go – right now. The structure of the painting was so harmonious, serene and calm. I found it fascinating that Laurel’s setting incorporated so many wonderful rich elements; mountains, beautiful lush green landscape, plants, and rich textural forms saturated in colour. The colours are divine in this work. It is a winning combo. All the boxes are ticked here.