Laura Shull Art

The Metro Montage show last night at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art was great! The museum was packed, there were so many beautiful pieces to see, and I got to catch up with some friends I haven’t seen in a long time 😍

I’m kicking myself though, as I always tell myself I’m going to remember to take lots of photos when I go out into the world, and I even brought my little point and shoot camera… and forgot the memory card 🙃 Ah well!

Also, I was told that my painting had been affectionately named The Sexy Cake Lady by some of the staff before they saw the official wall label, and that just tickled me!

“Cherry on Top” 🍒

I’m honored to announce that this painting will be included in this year’s Metro Montage XXVI at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art!

Ive been quietly working away, trying to capture the warm candlelight glow and not over-complicate the brush strokes. It feels a little strange letting her out into the world after she’s been tucked away in my little studio for the last few months! She told me shes ready to party.

I hope to see you there on opening night!

Oil on canvas, 18 x 24 inches

I recently made the decision to leave the studio I was renting for the last 4.5 years, and move my practice back home.

While I loved the energy of my old studio and having the opportunity to meet so many lovely people at open houses, I came to realize that I thrive best in quiet, intimate spaces where I can focus deeply on my craft.

I’m trying to make it a habit to attend figure drawing groups so I don’t spiral into absolute hermitude, and I’m going to have to make an effort to remember that fresh air and other people are just as important as getting my brush strokes just right!

It’s been a refreshing change of pace getting my little corner just right and getting valuable feedback from my cats while I work. Here’s to reassessing and listening to what your gut tells you.

It’s been a while since I’ve shared something here, so I wanted to catch up and show you the details of my contribution to the upcoming Passport show.

When I first thought about the theme, I imagined places I’ve traveled to and places I’d love to see one day, but I kept coming back to the idea of capturing that moment when your mind starts to drift somewhere else entirely. Most of my traveling happens that way… while staring off into space, or when I close my eyes to fall asleep.

The Passport group runs April 17th to May 10th