Laurie has been painting portraits and landscapes professionally for the last 45 years. Although watercolor has been the main medium emphasis, she also loves working in oil, pencil and pastel. After receiving an art degree, Laurie taught K-12 for years, and now enjoys teaching workshops and doing more private commission work. As a Signature National Watercolor Society member, her works can be seen throughout the midwest, and at her studio in WaKeeney, Kansas.