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LAURA JOHN
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Sassafras Court #1702
Sapphire, NC 28774 (828)
743-1049
Laura John derives great joy
by creating works of art that are
whimsical and full of unexpected color.
She likes to have a variety of colors on her brush. Sometimes it makes
for a surprisingly interesting blend of color.
 Laura
was born in Oak Park, Illinois; moved to Florida as a child; was
educated at Broward Community College, Dade Community College and the
University of Florida. After
raising five children (and two husbands) she spends every day painting
and playing the piano. "How could I ask for a better life?"
Although portraits are her specialty, her range of style is
astonishing. Loose landscapes, children in the mountains, people,
floral, fauna, whimsical bears, cannot escape the artistic expression
within Laura's brush.
Since
moving to North
Carolina
she has
received the Highland Art League members’ show People’s Choice Award 1996, 1999,
2006 and 2007.
In addition, she was commissioned to paint the Old Fairfield Inn,
which was located on
Fairfield
Lake
in
Sapphire N. C. Laura shares
her love for self-expression by teaching classes.
She has taught art for many years at Chestnut Hill in
Highlands
, N. C.
Laura
now resides in Sapphire
Valley,
a
delightful mountain chalet personally designed
and built by her husband Jeff. Her home
also serves as a working studio and is filled with her artwork, finished and in
progress. Laura is quick to
give God the credit for her talent.
Perhaps we are the blessed ones, fortunate to catch a glimpse.
Laura can be reached at 828-743-1049.
Her art can be viewed on line at http://www.ljohnart.com/
or contact the artist at laura@ljohnart.com.
"When
I was asked to be the featured artist for the 2008 Chinquapin Designer's
Show House to benefit the Cashiers Highlands Humane Society, I felt
honored to help raise awareness and funds for this worthy cause."
“Everywhere
I look I see a painting. I
can’t wait to put it on canvas so others can enjoy it.”
  
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