Since the early 70's, my love of Nature and art have moved me into a variety of mediums: drawing, printmaking, photography, watercolor, metalworking and enameling, batik, embroidery and quilting, etched and stained glass, ceramics, and jewelry-making. I began showing, receiving acclaim and awards, and selling my work while still a student.
I was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and spent more than 20 years living in the Midwest. I studied at the Colorado College, Doane College, Creighton University, the University of Nebraska, Joslyn Art Museum, and the University of Wisconsin, in Madison, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Art through the School of Education.
I show my work in Galleries and have exhibited in various Art Shows throughout California and nationally.
I was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and spent more than 20 years living in the Midwest. I studied at the Colorado College, Doane College, Creighton University, the University of Nebraska, Joslyn Art Museum, and the University of Wisconsin, in Madison, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Art through the School of Education.
I show my work in Galleries and have exhibited in various Art Shows throughout California and nationally.
"Spring Sill" Etching with Watercolor Framed to 30 x 10" All Rights Reserved. Laura Morton 2024
A Bit More~
In 1980 the artist moved from the Midwest to California where she and an artist friend opened Cirrus Gallery in Mill Valley. Showing their own work and that of many fine Bay Area artists, the two women built a highly respected and well-loved gallery.
In late 1983, then sole proprietor, Morton was injured in an auto accident. She was forced to close the gallery, and spent a year recuperating. Art became part of the recovery process. Along with renewed enthusiasm for doing her own work, a bolder style emerged.
The artist began teaching art to children in 1985 privately, through public schools, Parent-Teacher Associations, the Gifted-Talented Program, County Arts programs and recreation centers. She continues to enjoy teaching children and adults, and does so as her schedule allows.
Laura works now on etchings and etching collages. Her etchings range from miniature to large; from delicate and detailed to bold and powerful. Her etching collages include abstracted recognizable images as well as totally non-objective ones. Paintings in acrylic and oil on various surfaces is something the artist is enjoying again. Oil paint on etchings yields a richly colored version of the etching. Metal sculpture is a past love, now abandoned due to physical concerns. There are objective and non-objective pieces among those works, which are mostly all sold.
Morton has exhibited and sold her work privately and through shows and galleries in Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii. Her pieces are in collections all over the world. Her works are available for purchase; she will also consider commissioned pieces. The artist can be reached at her studio home.