1/14/22 - Due to winter weather this gallery reception is postponed. More info coming soon.
Presented January 14 - March 26, 2022
Visit the free opening reception and meet the artists on Jan 14th 5-7pm.
This event will follow current best practices to limit the spread of COVID-19.
About the Artist:
Carla Brown
My inspiration and process:
I am inspired by the little details in life. I'm drawn to the negative space of the images I paint and I like to carve a space for the form to appear. This process allows for a more intuitive brushstroke. It seems to enhance the object even if its just a small bud on a tree. To me, everything around that little bud helps make it magical! Bright colors are truly my friends. Using intense combinations is what makes me feel alive and energized. Sometimes I like to calm down with a quiet palette. I occasionally paint on large canvases, but I prefer to paint on smaller pieces of unique shapes and sizes of wood. I enjoy collecting, cutting, sanding and adding color to it. The texture, smell, and weight are always unpredictable. I like that the wood is a little dinged on the edges and shows some wear. Just like me!
My story: the SHORT version
I have been painting and selling my work for several years. I paint with acrylic most often on unique shapes and sizes of wood. When I began making prints I decided to apply them to wood to keep the same "feel" as the originals. You can find my originals, greeting cards and prints on baltic birch in several galleries, gift shops, art fairs, in my studio and on this website. Thanks for being here!
Lauren Strom
Artifacts of Joy are brightly colored abstract paintings on functional surfaces and illustrations to empower, uplift, and make you laugh. Owner and artist Lauren Strom puts her heart into art for your heart and home. She is driven by the motto "If you have the power to make someone happy, do it" and oh does she do it.