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Hello. Welcome to my world.

I'm a printmaker, photographer, installation artist, web designer, sewing fiend, art advocate, I love to bake, am a day dreamer, tree talker, book nerd, and a bunch of other stuff all at once.

I am obsessed with studying, viewing, discussing and making art.

I am often times looking for participants for artworks, so contact me if you are willing to volunteer.

One of my absolute favorite things to do is work collaboratively to make a unique, customized and personal one-of-a-kind work of art for someone to keep for him/herself or to give as a gift to a loved one.

If you would like to get in contact with me, please CLICK HERE.

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Commissions

I just finished a couple new drawings for a client. I will eventually draw all of the houses she and her husband have ever lived. This has been a really fun project!

For the Greater Good

I am having a great time making my "Earth Purses" from recycled material. I was recently invited to donate one of my purses to United Way of Great Duluth. I sent them a purse made from the material of an old broken umbrella. They've named her Stormy and placed her for sale on their site. Check it out HERE. All proceeds are going towards building a children's library. To see more of my Earth Purses, visit my online store HERE.

photograph of a purse made from an old umbrella

New Work

I recently finished up my Alaskan Winter print series. It is a sort of abstract record of my memories from my few visits to Alaska during the sublime winter months. All prints are available both as originals (edition of 9) and giclee prints at my online store. CLICK HERE to visit my online store.

linocut prints.
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UpcycledUnlimited.com

I recently started a new website to showcase all of the upcycled products I make. For me, upcycled means any material or object that used to hold one purpose and is refurbished to serve a new purpose. Example: Turning an old broken umbrella into a brand new purse! I love upcycling. It challenges my creativity and perspective and is so much fun. Upcycledunlimited.com is an online website that tells the story behind the product. You will learn who or what inspired me to make it and, if you want to, you can learn to make it yourself of buy it! Happy Upcycling! Check out the site HERE.

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Book Release: The ARTcart!

My collaborator, Lisa Rasmussen, and I are happy to announce the release of a new book documenting our Oakland based ARTcart project. All proceeds from sales go to further expansion of this project. Help us get spread art into more and more cities and states!

ARTcart! A Community Art Project
ARTcart! A Com...
By Art is Moving Lisa...
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Photo book

Recent Exhibition

Solo Exhibition at the Wiseman Gallery in Grants Pass, Oregon

Documentation of a recent show of Lauren's artwork.

Read a review HERE