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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.

Friday, April 17, 2020



Abbaye de Senaque Original Watercolor 22" x 30" $800
The Sénanque Abbey was built in the 12th century for Cistercian monks.  I was attracted to the architectural splendor, but also to witness a way of life that continues to this day. The monks who still live and worship here still plant and cultivate lavender.

Prints, Cards and Art Scarves designed using this image are available.  Please contact me at lmartcohn@gmail.com to inquire.  cd101f7baf7689676b0f6cbf71a4f84f

Haystack Rock Original Watercolor 11” x 14” Framed $600



Haystack Rock Original Watercolor 11” x 14” Framed $600

Haystack Rock is a 235 foot monolith formed millions of year ago by lava flows that created many of the dramatic capes and headlands along the Oregon Coast. Haystack Rock is home to nesting seabirds in the summer.  As a child, I could hardly wait for low tide, for I was enamored with the with starfish and anemones that filled the tidepools at the base of the Rock. 

Prints, Cards and Art Scarves designed using this image are available.  Please contact me at lmartcohn@gmail.com to inquire.

Peace Rose Silk Art Scarf $59.00


Peace Rose
Wrap yourself in wearable art!
My desire to clothe myself in fine art inspired the design of this scarf using my original watercolor,”Peace Rose”.


70” long x 12”wide Silk $59.00
Hand wash gently in cool water.
No alkaline detergent or soap
Lay flat on white towel to dry.

72” x 16” $59.00 Polyester
All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted
To order, email me:  lmartcohn@gmail.com

Peace Rose Original Watercolor 11" x 14" $600


Peace Rose

The Peace Rose is a favorite of mine. This mesmerizing rose named for the WWII peace treaty, features bi-color blossoms with silky petals.  With hues ranging from warm pink to golden yellow this shapely rose looks like a living flame.

Prints, Cards and Art Scarves designed using this image are available.  Please contact me at lmartcohn@gmail.com to inquire.

Multnomah Falls, Oregon Original Watercolor 16" x 20" $600.


Les Baux-de-Provence 11´x 14” $600

Les Baux-de-Provence 11´x 14” $600
A lavender lined path leading up to the 11th century ruins of Chateau Les Baux-de-Provence. 
Prints, cards and Art Scarves are available.  Contact me at lmartcohn@gmail.com.

Abbaye de Senaque Silk Art Scarf $59.00




Abbaye de Senaque Silk Art Scarf

The colors of the lavender still cultivated by the monks ripple and glow along the length of the scarf. The scarf ends feature the architectural splendor of the 12th century abbey.

70” long x 12” wide Silk $59.00
Hand wash gently in cool water.
No alkaline detergent or soap
Lay flat on white towel to dry.

All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted
To order, email me:  lmartcohn@gmail.com

Vernazza, Cinque Terre Silk Art Scarf $59.00



Vernazza, Cinque Terre Art Scarf


Wrap yourself in wearable art!
My desire to clothe myself in fine art inspired the design of this scarf using my original watercolor, “Vernazza, Cinque Terre”.   The colors of this beautiful Italian town float down the 72" length.  I visited Cinque Terre, Italy on a recent vacation and was inspired by the beauty I found around every corner there.
Vernazza's small harbor guards what is the quaintest and steepest, of the five villages. Lined with little cafes, a main cobbled street and side streets that lead to the village's trademark Genoa-style caruggi (narrow lanes), where sea views pop at every turn.
70” long x 12” wide Silk $59.00
Hand wash gently in cool water.
No alkaline detergent or soap
Lay flat on white towel to dry.

72” x 16” $59.00 Polyester
All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted
To order, email me:  lmartcohn@gmail.com

Mont St-Michel Silk Art Scarf $59.00



Mont St-Michel Art Scarf
My desire to clothe myself in fine art inspired the design of this scarf using my original watercolor, “Mont Saint Michel”. The colors of the sunset and the sea ripple and glow along the length of the scarf above the slender spires of Mont Saint Michel towering over sands laid bare by the receding tide.

A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery, the Mont-Saint-Michel is a glorious sight. Both the abbey and the narrow alleys below transport me back to the Middle Ages.

70” long x 12” wide Silk $59.00
Hand wash gently in cool water.
No alkaline detergent or soap
Lay flat on white towel to dry.

72” x 16” $59.00 Polyester
All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted
To order, email me:  lmartcohn@gmail.com

The Ochres of Roussillon Silk Art Scarf $59.00





The Ochres of Roussillon Art Scarf

Wrap yourself in wearable art!
My desire to clothe myself in fine art inspired the design of this scarf using my original watercolor, “The Ochres of Roussillon”. The colors of the sunset ripple and glow along the length of the scarf and below lies the village of Roussillon, sparkling with an astonishing palette of flaming colors.   The extraordinary hues of the houses in the village, tinted by the ochre that was once mined in the supporting cliffs, does give Roussillon a unique appeal.

Wrap yourself in wearable art!
70” long x 12” wide Silk $59.00
Hand wash gently in cool water.
No alkaline detergent or soap
Lay flat on white towel to dry.

72” x 16” $59.00 Polyester
All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted
To order, email me:  lmartcohn@gmail.com

Haystack Rock, Oregon Silk Art Scarf $59.00



Wrap yourself in wearable art!
My desire to clothe myself in fine art inspired the design of this scarf using my original watercolor¸ ”Haystack Rock”.
The colors of the Pacific Coast ripple and glow along the length of the scarf.  Below is the sand and Haystack Rock, a 235 foot monolith. As a child, I could hardly wait for low tide, for I was enamored with the with starfish and anemones that filled the tidepools at the base of the Rock. 
70” long x 12” wide Silk $59.00
Hand wash gently in cool water.
No alkaline detergent or soap
Lay flat on white towel to dry.

All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted
To order, email me:  lmartcohn@gmail.com

Silk Art Scarf Multnomah Falls 70" x 12" $59.00




Wrap yourself in wearable art!
My desire to clothe myself in fine art inspired the design of this scarf using my original watercolor, “Multnomah Falls”.
The colors of autumn ripple and glow along the length of the scarf.  Above is the 611-foot-tall roaring, awe-inspiring torrent of icy water.  I remember family trips up the Columbia Gorge every September to take in the fall foliage and feel Multnomah Falls’ exhilarating spray while looking up, up, up to the top of the cascading waters.
70” long x 12” wide Silk $59.00
Hand wash gently in cool water.
No alkaline detergent or soap
Lay flat on white towel to dry.

72” x 16” $59.00 Polyester
All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted
To order, email me:  lmartcohn@gmail.com

Crater Lake Silk Art Scarf 70" x 12" $59.00




My desire to clothe myself in fine art inspired the design of this scarf using my original watercolor¸ “The Sapphired Deeps of Crater Lake”.
The colors of a winter’s sky glow along the length of the scarf.  Below is Crater Lake’s gloriously blue water surrounded by the Cascade Mountain Range.  Oregon’s only National Park, Crater Lake has inspired awe in me since I was a child.  It’s the deepest lake in the United States, and perhaps the most pristine on earth.

70” long x 12” wide Silk $59.00
Hand wash gently in cool water.
No alkaline detergent or soap
Lay flat on white towel to dry.

72” x 16” $59.00 Polyester
All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted
To order, email me:  lmartcohn@gmail.com

Vista House Silk Art Scarf 70" x 12" $59.00


Wrap yourself in wearable art!
My desire to clothe myself in fine art inspired the design of this scarf using my original watercolor¸ “Vista House.”
The colors of a lavender sunset on the Columbia Gorge ripple and glow along the length of the scarf.  Below is Vista House, built in 1917 on one of the most beautiful scenic points on the Historic Columbia River Highway.  My grandmother saved her pennies, along with her classmates, to raise funds to erect this national landmark. This painting was juried into the 2018 Fall Art Show of the Watercolor Society of Oregon.

70” long x 12” wide Silk $59.00
Hand wash gently in cool water.
No alkaline detergent or soap
Lay flat on white towel to dry.

72” x 16” $59.00 Polyester
All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted
To order, email me:  lmartcohn@gmail.com


All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted

Watercolor Painting "Crosswater, Oregon" 11" x 14" $600


Watercolor Painting "Crosswater, Oregon" 11" x 14" $600

My husband has a love-hate relationship with beautiful Crosswater Golf Course near Bend, Oregon.  It is so difficult. So, each time he plays he swears, "Never again!"  The next day, he plays it again.  At his request, I designed the painting so he is not in it.  (He would be right near my signature.)  
Prints and Cards are also available.  To order: contact me at lmartcohn@gmail.com

Les Baux-de-Provence, France Silk Art Scarf 12" x 70" $59.00

Wrap yourself in wearable art!

My desire to clothe myself in fine art inspired the design of this scarf using my original pastel painting, ”Les Baux-de-Provence”.  The scarf features a lavender lined path leading up to the 11th century ruins of Chateau Les Baux-de-Provence.
Silk 

 All Major Credit Cards and PayPal Accepted
70” x 12” $59.00 Silk

70” long x 12” wide
Hand wash gently
in cool water.
No alkaline detergent or soap
Lay flat on white towel to dry.


To order, email me:  lmartcohn@gmail.com