Artist Bio
LAURIE ENGDAHL ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Laurie has been painting as long as she can remember; her work often focuses on the New England landscape, capturing light and shadow and their influence on the landscape. More recently, she has been exploring loose and abstract floral still life subject matter in both oils and watercolors.
Laurie’s art education has included numerous workshops with artists Amy Brnger, Betty Lou Schlemm, Serge Hollerbach, Nancy Howell, Paul George, Emily Passman, Maris Platais. In 2016, Laurie completed a Master of Arts in Teaching (Visual Arts) at Salem State University.
Memberships, Shows and Awards:
2023, Members Juried I Painting and Sculpture Exhibition (Concord Art Association)
2015, Members Juried I Painting and Sculpture Exhibition (Concord Art Association)
2014, Members Juried I Painting and Sculpture Exhibition (Concord Art Association)
2013, 2011, 2010, Festival of the Arts, Chatham (a national juried exhibition of arts and crafts sponsored by the Creative Arts Center)
2011, Autumn Open Juried Exhibition, Creative Arts Center, Chatham
2008, Members Juried I Painting and Sculpture Exhibition (Concord Art Association)
2004, Second Place Prize, Beacon Hill Art Walk, Boston
2004, Frances N. Roddy Open Competition (Concord Art Association)
2003, Solo Exhibit, Concord Free Library
2002, Second Place Prize, Beacon Hill Art Walk, Boston
2002, Third Place Prize, Art in the Park, Charlestown (Charlestown Artists Group)
2001, First Place Prize, Beacon Hill Art Walk, Boston
Member, Concord Art Association
Member, Creative Arts Center of Chatham
Main Subject
Landscapes and Florals
Materials and Techniques
I paint in both oils and watercolors. I have been painting in a more expressionist “looser” style as I continue to develop my painting skills and voice.
