Artists Gallery

Laurie Bender

The often-asked question of Laurie Bender's award-winning paintings is "What medium are these?"  The correct answer is, of course, "watercolor".  Laurie's works defy the traditional impression of watercolors as pale, hesitant and washed-out.  She paints vibrant landscapes, capturing not so much what places look like, but what they feel like, with bold, decisive strokes and luminous saturated color.  As a colorist, Laurie pushes watercolor beyond traditional boundaries.  Her colors, vivid and radiant with every part of the spectrum, are part of the artist's journey toward self-discovery.  This unique perception of color is an expression of her imagination.  It elicits excitement: a new way of looking at life, and art.  Laurie may be reached at her studio in Sherman Oaks, CA at (818) 788-3061 or by visiting her website at www.lauriebender.com.