Laurel Lake McGuire • Illinois • waow
| Watercolor Paintings | Landscape | Floral | Botanical | Animals | Western | En Plein Air |
"I am an artist firmly grounded in the realist tradition, with a vision of capturing moments in nature and life as they are in our mind and heart."
Women Artists of the West, Associate
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Laurel Lake McGuire
Laurel Lake McGuire is an American artist best known for her expressive watercolor paintings created in the realist tradition with a strong focus on landscapes, still life, floral subjects, and plein air work. Her art draws inspiration from her travels and the diverse environments she has experienced across North America. McGuire’s plein air process involved carrying her gear in an R.V. and pulling it to sites with a wagon so she could paint quickly on location — a method that deeply informs her later studio work. She uses classic watercolor techniques that evolve into a layered, solid style that conveys both detail and atmosphere.
McGuire earned a degree in illustration from Syracuse University in New York. Her artwork has been shown in galleries and exhibitions across the United States and many works have won awards. She is a member of Illinois Watercolor Society, Women Artists of the West, and Women in Watercolor. She holds Signature Membership with the Transparent Watercolor Society of America.
Women Artists of the West
