Getting to Know #RRBC Artist LAURIE FINKLESTEIN

Laurie Beth Finkelstein has studied at various institutions, including USC School of Music and the Arts, Idyllwild, California, Otis Art Institute, California State University, Long Beach, California, and through private instruction, Laurie has explored a variety of medium including clay, metal, oils, pen and ink, pastels, and watercolors, ultimately choosing acrylics and mixed media as her medium of choice. In 2008, Laurie dedicated herself to finding her voice and honing her skills to create what is now her individual style and focus.

You can find Laurie's work displayed at The Egg Plantation restaurant in Newhall, CA

Her Awards and Exhibits

FAV 15%, Boldbrush Painting Competition, August, 2015

Silver Medal, Acrylics, Santa Clarita Artists Association XXV Art Classic, 2014, "Under Pressure"

Nature's Rhythm, Group Show, Red Brick Gallery, 2014

Gold Medal, Acrylics, Santa Clarita Artists Association XXIV Art Classic, 2013, "A Boulder State of Being"

Rock Culture - A Girl's Obsession With All Things Geological, Solo Exhibit, Fast Frame, Valencia, CA, 2103

From Abstraction to the Sublime, Group Show, La Galeria Gitana, 2012

Gold Medal, Acrylics, Santa Clarita Artists’ Association Art Classic, 2011, "Rock of Ages"

Gallery of Santa Clarita Artists’ Association, continuing exhibits

First Floor Gallery exhibits at City Hall, Santa Clarita, CA, 2010, 2011

First and Second Floor exhibits at Westfield Town Center, Santa Clarita, CA, 2010, 2011

Participant in

First Thursday ArtWalk in Old Town Newhall, CA 2010 - 2011

Empowering Hearts Fundraiser for Single Mothers’ Outreach, 2011, 2012

Portraits of the Fallen Memorial, Portrait of Rudy Salcido, 2012

Vine to Wine Fundraiser for Circle of Hope, Exhibitor & donor to silent auction, 2011, 2013

Laurie is a member of The Santa Clarita Artists' Association.

You can learn more about Laurie and see some of her spectacular artwork on her site http://lauriebethart.com/blog

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