Medium: Acrylic, Paper mache, &
polymer clay sculpture
209-267-5345
laurie_williams01@comcast.net
I’ve loved animals since I was a kid. Growing up on a ranch gave me the chance to learn about both wild and domestic creatures. Over the years, they’ve inspired many of my paintings and sculptures. My sister shares my passion for art, and we’re both still creating work we truly enjoy.
Animals are a frequent subject in my drawings, and each year I visit the county fair to create life sketches while sitting in the animal areas. I also enjoy sculpting with clay and papier-mâché, and my paintings are done in bold acrylic colors.
The artists that inspire and influence my work are the great colorists Gauguin, Van Gogh, the Fauves and the German expressionists.
In college I studied art history and took plenty of art studio courses, attending Sonoma and Humboldt State Universities and for a time the San Francisco Art Institute.
Currently my work is on display at the Sutter Creek Gallery. I have shown in Sonoma, Humboldt, and Calaveras counties and each year donate a piece of my art to the Sacramento PBS (KVIE) Art Auction. I have received special recognition for some of my pieces that were shown in the auction.
I continue to be sustained and satisfied by my artwork and hope to have many creative years ahead.
Here are a few examples of Laurie’s work:
