Hello, I'm Laura L.

Born in Durham​,​ Laura-Jayne is an independent​,​ self-taught abstract artist who has lived in various places around the North East of England and currently resides in Sunderland with her partner​,​ 4 cats and a house bunny. Creating various styles of colourful abstract art​,​ Laura-Jayne works primarily with oil on canvas in a range of sizes​,​ and occasionally on paper for smaller works. Her process of allowing the painting to develop over time​,​ in multiple layers and using various application techniques creates her signature vivid abstract pieces. Discovering the freedom of painting and the expression of colour at a very early age​,​ Laura studied art at school​,​ receiving a Distinction in her GNVQ in Art & Design​,​ with full intention to continue her studies. Unfortunately​,​ this wasn’t to be and commitments to the family business and personal responsibilities took priority over schooling. Laura has built a career as a Colour Master Hair Stylist​,​ with a genuine passion and true understanding of colour theory​,​ which has influenced and aided her creative process on many occasions. Mainly self-taught​,​ painting remained a big part of her life for over 15 years​,​ but remaining in the background while building the business. As the years have passed​,​ the obstacles faced have increased just as fast as Laura’s desire to return to her original passion for abstract art. Now with various health issues​,​ making her career​,​ and day-to-day life increasingly difficult​,​ that freedom and expression of colour and painting has taken on a whole new meaning​,​ with the call of the artist live growing ever louder. Now able to devote more time to her art​,​ in 2019 Laura-Jayne made the decision to take her art to the next level​,​ launching an online presence and begin offering her work to a larger audience​,​ with the intention of remaining independent. Laura hopes to share her vision of the world​,​ and that others can see and feel the emotions portrayed on the canvas. Laura offers both original abstract art and commissions for anyone looking for a more bespoke artwork.