October’s Artist of the Month, Laura Walsh, has a long relationship with LARAC, the Upper Hudson Valley Watercolor Society, and was one of the first artists to rent studio space in the Old Troy Shirt Factory and Studios in Glens Falls.  Laura has been a resident of Hudson Falls for the past 7 years. In that time she has been developing her landscape interpretations, the primary focus of her watercolors. Her work consistently depicts recognizable areas in our Adirondack landscape.  This familiarity, Laura believes, is important for the viewer to become engaged in her paintings.  Beyond painting realistically, Laura’s work reflects an understanding of the integrity of the medium.  Through this mastery of medium and technique, Laura strives for an emotive response from the viewer by balancing abstraction and representation.  In addition to her time spent painting in her studio, she offers watercolor classes and participates in many shows and exhibitions across the region. She is also currently pursuing her graduate degree in teaching.

This September and October Laura begins another session of watercolor classes at her studio. Classes will meet Wednesdays for 6-week sessions and cost $65.  Laura accepts painters of all abilities and has many repeat students.  She is always challenging herself with new mediums, making her a well-experienced teacher. Contact Laura for further class information at 747-8337, or email her at walshpaint@yahoo.com.

Laura currently has work on display in the Upper Hudson Valley Watercolor Society exhibit at the Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek and at Cool Beans on Quaker Road in Queensbury.  Laura’s paintings will be on display this fall at the Hadley-Luzerne Public Library beginning September 3rd.  In addition, Laura will have a booth at LARAC’s Annual Fall Festival on November 9th and 10th at ACC. Don’t miss your chance to get acquainted with this talented painter!