"Painting is my life! I was born an artist and had the ability to create since I was a child. ART is my Life, Love and Destiny! I am always aiming for better visibilty in the art world and every day I take one step closer to perfecting my techniques. My future goal is to further my career and become a World Renowned Artist."
Published in:
NY ARTS MAGAZINE-September 2008
ART BUSINESS NEWS-Online Gallery
ASBURY PARK PRESS- "Art Of The Dog" by Zack Patberg,
Forbes.com, Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Reporter & More…
New Jersey Artist Laura Barbosa is a Self-Representing / Published / Professional Fine Artist whom makes a living off her art and donates her artwork to charitable causes when supplies and time are available. She has already made a name for herself on an international level and has signed a contract with Icon Shoes. Look for Laura’s “Pug Dog” on Handbags, Shoes & Accessories made by ICON SHOES in stores near you starting September 2009.
Artist Statement:
My Artwork does not describe any one particular style, but rather my general attitude towards certain subjects or topics of our world. My Paintings convey my individuality and spontaneous thoughts and ideas. My Art has been described by others as "an embarrassment of riches in a colorful world of subconscious thinking." It is like a journey into the deepest corner of my mind which pulls out current ideas and accumulations of my past experiences, welding them together and presenting them to the world allowing the viewer to create their own conclusions and individual meanings that are all their own."
Selected Exhibitions:
March of 2007- Splash Contemporary Gallery in Asbury Park NJ.
March Madness Show - 6 works on Exhibit.
July 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009- Stover Mill, 56th, 57th, & 58th Annual
Tinicum Arts Festival- Erwinna Pennsylvania - 7 Works on Exhibit.
NEWS:
*Published: NY ARTS Magazine 2008* Hollywood Reporter * Forbes & more
*Public Collection: Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ*
*Winner, "Horse Dance", Cultural Arts Center, Brick, NJ 2008
*Winner, Stover Mill, Acrylics Category, "Bordeaux Dog" Juried by Bill Novak, 2007
*Featured Artist: Imagekind Gallery on Easter Sunday March 23 2008
*Art E-Motions Contest Winner- Boundless Gallery - May 2009
*Artist of The Month - Boundless Gallery - Artist Interview - July 2009
*EBSQ Award Winner “Patron’s Choice” - For "Uncanny Valley" May - 2009
*EBSQ Art of the Day - For “Orange Scope” Digital Art - June, 19,2009
*Pug Dog Painting Licensed with ICON SHOES for their 2009/2010 collections*
*Artwork "Shapeshifter" Chosen by Well Known Writer for NEW BOOK (Kim Carlsberg)
Public Collections:
2008 Fund raiser for The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. 3 paintings of 12 Working Therapy Dog Portraits. Acrylics on Canvas - 24" x 48" This work is on Permanent Public Display in a HUGE collection at the St. Barnabus Health Care Facility in NJ. This Public Collection has raised $7500.00 for the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog Org. to help maintain their training and education for the welfare of Patients throughout America.
Laura has been selling art on line for a period of 6 years. She is a member and seller on All Posters, Art.com, Artist Rising, Imagekind, EBSQ, Absolute Arts Premiere Portfolio Artist, EasyArt Academy, Etsy, Yessy, D'ART, eBay and Boundless Gallery.
Commissions: Small to Giant Custom Artworks for Home or Office Decor.
The Power of Art should be felt by not only our minds but also our hearts and this is what makes it emotional. Emotion in my art is how I portray my feelings onto the canvas and try to reach the soul of my audience.
My Artwork has been described as “An embarrassment of riches in a colorful world of subconscious thinking” and most of my pieces are known as conversational art pieces because they usually make the viewer experience emotion while viewing my work.
I Believe that Art is the Best investment you will ever make, where else can you purchase a piece of someone’s soul?
Fine Artist Laura Barbosa
Raises $7500 for Local Charity
through Sales of Original Art
TOMS RIVER, N.J., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Twelve special therapy dogs have a permanent home at the Community Medical Center, thanks to artist Laura Barbosa. Barbosa's "Bright and Beautiful-- three life-sized acrylic paintings on canvas depicting a dozen therapy dogs currently working in Ocean County, N.J. community hospitals, nursing homes, psychiatric facilities and schools -- has been purchased by the Community Medical Center and is now on permanent display there.
In creating the paintings, Barbosa hoped to raise awareness of the role therapy dogs play in health and healing for patients of all ages. She also wanted to support The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. With the sale of the paintings, the artist was able to meet both objectives, with unexpected results for Community Medical Center patients.
"I hope to help the patients heal through my artwork," Barbosa explained. "The dogs in these paintings are well-known in our local facilities and visit the very patients who are now viewing the collection. They love the dogs dearly and count on them to boost their morale, help them heal and lower their blood pressure. 'Bright and Beautiful' will allow those patients to enjoy these wonderful dogs even in their absence."
Barbosa believes the Community Medical Center's support of therapy dogs in its hospice, oncology, pediatric and outpatient programs makes it a good match for "Bright and Beautiful." She is pleased to see the paintings become part of the hospital's permanent collection, in part because of their potential to dispel myths and stereotypes about certain dogs. The twelve therapy dogs featured in her paintings include some misunderstood and feared breeds, yet all twelve are valued members of the healthcare community in Toms River.
Barbosa's connection with dogs is evident in her work. The self-taught artist's realistic style captures each dog's personality, resulting in lifelike, compelling portraits. But even with "Bright and Beautiful," Barbosa couldn't help adding a touch of whimsy: The dogs are set against boldly colored backgrounds and surrounded by cheerful flowers.
"If we take the time to see what is right in front of us, we begin to notice our beloved dogs are more than just primitive canines and capable guards," she explained. "Dogs have a remarkable capacity to love and empathize and, ultimately, to help patients of all ages, backgrounds and conditions to experience healing. That's what I hope people take away from this collection."
Laura has been selling art online for a period of 6 years. She is a member and seller on All Posters, Art.com, Artist Rising, Imagekind, EBSQ, Absolute Arts Premiere Portfolio Artist, EasyArt Academy, Etsy, Yessy and Boundless Gallery.
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