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For Laurie Martin-Cohn, “home” is both here in Oregon and half a world away. Her paintings capture not only the beauty of Oregon, but also take us to the romantic landscapes of her French and Mediterranean ancestry. We see dreamy clouds framing sun washed cities and terra cotta roofs above the shadowed angles of old stone buildings. The magic of her paintbrush pulls these two worlds together for us. It wasn’t always so. Laurie spent 23 years as a high school theatre instructor. Immersing herself in European art and history, something new emerged.. The subtle overtones of Laurie’s paintings tell her unique story while inviting us to explore ours. Laurie’s work has been juried into numerous shows, including those sponsored by Watercolor Society of Oregon. You can see more of Laurie’s work at Spiral Gallery in Estacada, and Three Rivers Gallery in Oregon City. To order her paintings, email lmartcohn@gmail.com.

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Paestum, Italy Original Watercolor 24” x 16” $500

Paestum was a major ancient Greek city, but was located in southern Italy in a region called Magna Graecia. Built in 600 BC, the ruins of Paestum are beautifully preserved, and not as well-known to tourists, leaving me to linger, imagining those who visited this temple before me.

Mount Hood's Starry Crown, Original Watercolor, 16" x 11", $450.


Oregon's Mount Hood as seen from a snowy Trillium Lake.  Seeing the Northern Lights is on my bucket list, so I painted them over this iconic mountaintop.