"In Laurie’s watercolors and sketches, she looks for settings that draw her in and strives to represent the shadows, lines, and colors enticingly.

Laurie wants the viewer’s breath to catch in their throat when they see something unexpected. She searches for the underbelly meaning in a scene to place it into every corner of the work.

As a classical singer, Laurie’s vocal line must also flow. She strives for that stream of passion in her art. Striking lines and shapes are also vital for painters. Laurie seeks to lead the viewer’s eye through her paintings to expand their minds."