Artist Laura Loving was born in Charlotte, N.C., in 1970 and raised in the suburbs of Atlanta, Ga.. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Georgia. Painting with oil enamel on canvas, Laura has developed a distinctive style consisting of bold lines, dramatic surface patterns and pure color that result in vibrant paintings with a certain poetic energy.

Laura describes her work: "I take everyday images and recreate them into my own animated version of the world. I consider my art to be an invention of reality rather than purely an exact imitation. I exaggerate color and shape to create art that is humorous, alive and uplifting. The evolution of my work has its roots in Folk Art, Pop Art and the artistic heritage of the French Riviera. Without question, I consider making a connection with someone through a painting the best part of being an artist."

Laura has exhibited in solo and group shows throughout the United States and abroad. In New York, she has shown at Lincoln Center's Cork Gallery, Pratt Institute, Strut Gallery and Anthem Gallery. In 2005, Laura was commissioned to create the artwork for the Fall Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

In Europe, she has shown with the Wonderwall Gallery in Cirencester, England, and Chaleurs du Sud in Nice, France.

In Atlanta, Laura was commissioned to create the official serigraph for the 1998 Music Midtown festival. The Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Fla., has just acquired several of her paintings for their permanent collection. In addition, she donates her paintings to several charities in New York and Georgia each year.

Laura currently resides in New York City and finds the "energy of the city" makes it a dynamic and exciting place to live and work.