Laura Miller

I am a self-taught artist with a flair for color.  I am a member of Oliver Art Center and Northport Art Association.  I have been represented in my work  by OAC, NAA and Glen Arbor Arts Center.  The honor of winning the Tree City USA poster contest Frankfort for 2020, first place in 2D Art at OAC in the Juried Exhibition 2022, and First place Plein Air 2024 at OAC has been a delight and humbling experience.  I continue to broaden my skills with any instruction given and with online class/workshops.

I see the world in full color. So much color, metaphorically. I can’t remember a time that art wasn’t a part of me. I grew up drawing, doodling, coloring, painting and creating things any chance I got. I would watch Bob Ross and buy every step by step painting book I could find in our little town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I was teaching myself at every opportunity.

In my twenties I found a mentor. Marcia. Marcia encouraged, critiqued and taught me to run towards color, shadows, deep contrast and the art of making the highlights “pop”. She would point to something and say, “Pop it!” Unfortunately, I moved after a few years of painting together. I also put my paintbrush down for a couple of decades as I raised four lovely children and worked.

I became widow in 2015 so my outlook on life changed. I am thankful that God brought my current husband to me.  He encourages and supports me. I share my zest for life through my art; reflecting the blessings of the simple and beauty of the mundane. I paint to feed my soul. I hope they feed yours, also.