Bluem
Acrylic Paint, Gold Leaf, and Embroidery
10" x 8" framed and wired for hanging
This original mixed-media painting, titled "Bluem," is a captivating blend of acrylic paint, embroidery floss, and gold leaf. Set against a surreal backdrop of swirling purple and green hues, delicate light and dark gray flowers seem to emerge from the depths, their petals adorned with shimmering gold accents. Handcrafted with acrylic paint and embroidery, this artwork boasts a textured and dimensional quality. Delicate embroidery stitches add a touch of whimsy to the piece, while the overall effect exudes tranquility and natural beauty. This captivating artwork would serve as a charming addition to any décor and would make a thoughtful gift. Measuring 10" x 8" in portrait orientation, this original painting on canvas, not a print or copy, is framed and wired for hanging. Each stroke of color is hand-painted, and the artwork is signed by the artist.
Lauren Quist
Lauren Quist is inspired by the challenge of achieving harmony through the interplay of hard and soft mediums, blending the softness of impressionism with the contrast of illustrative art.
Her process begins with a photograph, which she transforms into mixed media paintings on canvas through sketching, painting, and lastly embroidery. By incorporating embroidery, she allows light to dance dynamically the canvas, exploring how it touches various surfaces and highlighting the contrasts within. Through art, Lauren aims to engage viewers in a deeper exploration of these captured instances, inviting them to share in the beauty and complexity of the world as she sees it.
After graduating high school, she attended the University of Washington to study architecture but graduated instead with a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts (IVA). Her first mixed media painting, created for her senior studio, combined oil paints and embroidery floss on canvas. In 2013, she participated in her first professional art show, "Around the Square," where she won the Popular Vote Award. Since then, Lauren has continued to exhibit work in several art shows across the Pacific Northwest.
