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D E N I S E L A U R I N V IS U A L A R T Three of my works have been chosen to be part of Inspiring Curiosity, the winter exhibition...
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Denise Laurin
Dec 19, 20223 min read
A Brief History of the Nativity Scene in Art
The earliest depiction of Mary with the Christ child can be found in the Catacombs of Priscilla in Rome in the 3rd Century C.E., (see...
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Denise Laurin
Nov 21, 20221 min read
What’s New? My Holiday Shop!
The Denise Laurin Visual Art Store is open and ready for business! When you visit www.deniselaurinvisualart.com you have two menu...
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Denise Laurin
Nov 14, 20221 min read
My Favorite Masterpieces
Jean-Léon Gérôme. Bashi-Bazouk. Oil on Canvas. 1868–69 When I lived in New York City, I had the opportunity to explore the Metropolitan...
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Denise Laurin
Nov 7, 20222 min read
What’s New in the Studio
This fall has been an extremely busy! Teaching, mentoring, and public speaking have kept me busy. Making art is an essential part of my...
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Denise Laurin
Oct 21, 20222 min read
What's New in the Studio
I am thrilled to announce that I have completed "Kathak Dancer," a painting I began a year ago. It has been an astonishing experience and...
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Denise Laurin
Oct 3, 20221 min read
What’s New in the Studio?
REALISM IN OIL PORTRAITURE On Saturday October 1, I completed my first four-week "Realism in Oil Portraiture" class at the Naperville Art...
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Denise Laurin
Aug 25, 20221 min read
Realism in Oil Portraits Workshop
Second only to making art, is my love of teaching art. Join me for four consecutive Saturdays September 10, 17, 24, and Oct 1 at the...
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Denise Laurin
Jun 20, 20221 min read
What’s New in the Studio
Reflecting on what I truly desire to communicate through my art, I had the epiphany to unearth reference photos I took of a former...
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Denise Laurin
May 23, 20222 min read
What's New in the Studio?
From time to time, I will bring you up to date with my current projects and provide insight into my process. I always have 2-3 paintings...
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Denise Laurin
Apr 25, 20222 min read
What Have You Done Lately?
From time to time, I will bring you up to date with my current projects and provide insight into my process. I always have 2-3 paintings...
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Denise Laurin
Mar 2, 20222 min read
The Special Vocation of the Artist
Last week, I was listening to a podcast which discussed the Letter of John Paul II to Artists, written in 1999. Immediately, I was...
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Denise Laurin
Feb 21, 20221 min read
The Paranormal in Art
Several years ago, I had an opportunity to do art history talks for wealthy clients of a well known national bank. During the meeting to...
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Denise Laurin
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Valentine Giveaway!
Receive this beautiful Valentine Mug absolutely free when you invite an art-minded friend to subscribe to deniselaurinvisualart.com. ...
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Denise Laurin
Nov 22, 20211 min read
a Family Heirloom in the Making
One of my students recently performed Classical Kathak dances, a great achievement in Hindu dance, and I have begun working on a formal...
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Denise Laurin
Nov 15, 20211 min read
Art and Spirituality
The noted 19th-20th century Russian art and dance critic, Volynsky, believed art was important for its connection to the spiritual and...
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Denise Laurin
Oct 23, 20212 min read
I Fell for Rockefeller
In the midst of the 2020 pandemic, Rockefeller the Saw-whet owl came on the scene and brightened an otherwise dull reality. Her story was...
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