Artist Statement, Process and Education
Circles. Spheres. Orbs. Systems, Flow and Energy. A collaboration of colored pencils, watercolor and acrylic paint come together to create a body of work that has been realized after a lifetime in the studio exploring. Layers of color and objects create tension as chaos is attempted to be controlled on the surface of her work. The artist constructs her personal language by using line and shape to encourage the viewer to mindfully stop and consider her messages.
"When approaching the surface of my work, I do so with a very loose concept of the end product. I love to build layers of line, color and texture. Within the interactions between these elements of art, energy is created. Working in a variety of medium, I employ many different techniques of direct mark making and indirect methods in order to create visual texture. I am often surprised by the completed piece of art." explains Ms. Laine.
Ms. Laine's work is constantly evolving, but vibrant colors and dramatic lines are always present. Colors are mixed intuitively, leaving behind the scholarly ways of the past. Every piece is a new discovery in color study. Every mark is an out flow of her personal energy to the painting surface. The presence of circles and orbs seem to suggest they represent collections of interacting earthly souls.
BFA in Fine Art from Florida Atlantic University, Summa Cum Laude in 2006
BS in advertising from Florida Southern College, 1985
Attended The University of Florida, 1982 - 83
Over the course of my art career and in addition to my studio practice, I have been a public relations consultant, gallery owner and professional artist consultant. My artwork has been exhibited in numerous galleries, art centers and museums throughout Florida and Southern California as well as are part of many personal collections.
"When approaching the surface of my work, I do so with a very loose concept of the end product. I love to build layers of line, color and texture. Within the interactions between these elements of art, energy is created. Working in a variety of medium, I employ many different techniques of direct mark making and indirect methods in order to create visual texture. I am often surprised by the completed piece of art." explains Ms. Laine.
Ms. Laine's work is constantly evolving, but vibrant colors and dramatic lines are always present. Colors are mixed intuitively, leaving behind the scholarly ways of the past. Every piece is a new discovery in color study. Every mark is an out flow of her personal energy to the painting surface. The presence of circles and orbs seem to suggest they represent collections of interacting earthly souls.
BFA in Fine Art from Florida Atlantic University, Summa Cum Laude in 2006
BS in advertising from Florida Southern College, 1985
Attended The University of Florida, 1982 - 83
Over the course of my art career and in addition to my studio practice, I have been a public relations consultant, gallery owner and professional artist consultant. My artwork has been exhibited in numerous galleries, art centers and museums throughout Florida and Southern California as well as are part of many personal collections.