Dear friends,
Thank you for your kind reaction to my “big little moments” sketchbook practice. I will offer the option to commission these study sketches for a limited time. The commissioned versions are graphite, charcoal and pastel on archival cotton paper. They are loose, intimate and expressionistic studies of the bond of parent and child. To join the waitlist, please submit your request to studio@laurenphelps.com by February 28, 2020.
Love,
LP
Dear Friends,
I am introducing the option to commission charcoal portraits. I have always enjoyed a limited color palettes and monochromatic artwork, so it’s no surprise that I have fallen in love with charcoal. I can work from client provided photos (snapshots are welcome upon approval) or you may schedule a sitting with me at my New York City studio. Charcoals are more accessible than oil portraits, but have the same capability of being long time family heirlooms when professionally framed and protected. If you would like to be added to my waitlist, please email studio@laurenphelps.com for more information.
Love,
LP
The Williams Siblings, 2020
Dear friends,
As I welcome the new year, I am excited to share that I have added a sketchbook practice to my daily agenda. I am taking part in the Brooklyn Art Library’s Tiny Sketchbook project, and my contribution will be part of a traveling library of sketchbooks.
Titled “Big Little Moments,” my sketchbook project is inspired by our biggest little moments as parents and is a celebration of mother and child. Now that nearly 100% of my time is spent on client commissions, this has been a very special place for me to complete quick studies full of intimacy and emotion. I have also used this as an opportunity to experiment with new materials and work freely without restrictions.
It has been the most joyful experience of storytelling and creative expression. I am thrilled to share some of my tiny pages with you here.
Love,
LP
Dear friends old and new,
Thank you for visiting my virtual home. I began this creative journey two years ago, shortly after the birth of my son. I was working as the COO at Brandon Maxwell after many years of owning my own fashion label. While pregnant, I began to feel a yearning for more creative expression and made the emotional decision to retire from the fashion industry and leave my work family. I had no idea what was to come, but I knew I was on the right path.
I began creating art with my mother as a child. Painting and drawing with my mom account for most of my early memories. When I was 28, I lost my then 48 year old mother to brain cancer. It was devastating, but it has led me down a path of love and gratitude. Now, my life’s work is inspired by this bond and I spend each day celebrating loving parents and their children with my art.
With each artwork, I am seeking to capture not only the emotion of a moment but the soul of each subject. If you are interested in collaborating with me, you may contact me here.
Thank you for trusting me with your most special memories.
Love,
LP
Dear Friends,
I am currently offering the option for oil portrait studies on paper. I love creating these expressive little gem portraits. They are heirloom quality oil portraits on archival paper. When professionally framed, they will remain intact for countless generations to enjoy. For these studies, I work with your provided photos, which can be professional or your own snapshots. For more information, or to add your name to our waitlist, please email studio@laurenphelps.com
Love,
LP
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