About the Artist
Artist Statement
Painting has been a part of my life as long as I can remember. I seek to paint beauty in painting; whether it be abstract or representational. Although beauty is often perceived to lack function, painting affirms the need to appreciate the aesthetic. This appreciation is fundamental to my nature.
Early in my painting career, I was drawn to the French Impressionists and to their use of color. The constant play of one color placed against another was visually exciting and awakened my desire to study color. I hope the use of color in my work reveals my personal sensitivities, responses, observations and expressions.
Artists help us see the surprising beauty that breaks into daily life. They also help us celebrate what might otherwise escape notice. With enthusiasm and exhilaration my work is done to praise God, and His creation.
Laura recently was selected to be a juror for the American Impressionist Society National Exhibition.
2026 -American Impressionist Society National Exhibition, Mockingbird Gallery, Bend, Oregon
2025 "Splendor in the Garden" show, September, Marietta, GA
2023 Plein Air Fairhope, Fairhope, AL First Place
2023 Judge for Columbus Artist Guild Annual Show, Columbus, GA
2022 Earned Signature Status with the prestigious American Impressionist Society
2022 Annual American Impressionist Society Small Works Showcase
Taos, New Mexico
2022 Judge for Columbus Artist Guild Annual Show, Columbus, GA
2021 Annual American Impressionist Society National Exhibition
Gallery 1516, Omaha, Nebraska
2019 American Impressionist Society National Show, Salmagundy Club, New York, NY
2019 American Impressionist Society Small Works Show, Petosky, MI
2018 Commissioned mural painting (5' x 9') oil on canvas Gogue Performing Arts Center,
Auburn University
In addition to achieving international recognition for her paintings and illustrations, Laura earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Auburn University . She has written and illustrated two very successful books printed in eight languages by the C. R. Gibson Company, All Things Bright and Beautiful and All Things Wise and Wonderful. One of her books was nominated for a Gold Medallion Book Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, She has taught at several colleges and universities including Auburn University and O’More College of Design in Franklin, Tennessee.
Ms. Lewis has traveled and painted in many places in the United States as well as European countries. She traveled extensively in Italy where she was invited to be artist-in-residence for the University of Georgia Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy.
She has shown work in National juried competitions including American Impressionist Society, Watercolor Society of Alabama, Georgia Watercolor Society, and Tennessee Art League “Central South”. Her paintings have won the WSA President’s Award.
Laura Lewis resides in Auburn, AL, with her husband, William Squires, her dog Bunny, and her cat, CoCo Chanel (a rescue)
