Denise Laurin Visual Art

06/17/2026

July Events with Denise Laurin

Here’s what’s happening in July! I'm also leading an art workshop in Bartlett on Dragonfly art. I hope to see you at one of these events. ~ Denise Laurin

05/11/2026

Raqib Shaw’s Paradise Lost (2009–2025) is on view at the Art Institute of Chicago. This 100-foot mixed-media masterpiece blends traditional craft with unexpected materials (automotive enamel, syringes, quills, glitter) and took over two decades to create. A must-see for anyone who loves intricate, symbolic art. Read more: https://wix.to/4nS1Q4D

03/29/2026

Take a look at the topics I'll be presenting in April!
Upcoming Talks with Denise: https://wix.to/3FrnO8v

03/16/2026

See my latest blog about Artemisia Gentileschi– An Artist to Honor during Women's History Month:

Artemisia Gentileschi: an artist to honor for women’s history month

03/04/2026

Upcoming Events in March and April with Denise

Love learning about art? Join me for any of the following presentations at a location near you! MARCH-APRIL 2026 Secrets of the Sistine Ceiling Monday March 9 7:00 PM Ela Area Public Library More info: (847) 438-3433 Against All Odds: Women Who Triumphed in the Male-Dominated World of Art Wednesday....

02/09/2026

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/pltl2sJ

As a child, Catlett saw her own grandparents who were sharecroppers living and working in extreme poverty. Under the South’s racist farming system, they continued to be exploited long after slavery’s end. Catlett was interested in restoring dignity and humanity to her subjects. Here, the viewer ...

02/05/2026

See the list of Upcoming Art Talks with Denise
February and March
www.deniselaurinvisualart.com
Choose EVENTS in the top menu.

Denise Laurin Visual Art is a fine art studio offering commissions for original art and portraiture of people and pets. Denise offers lessons in painting, drawing and mentoring for artists via Zoom. She is available for live art classes, demos, art history presentations, and presentations via Zoom.

01/12/2026

Make Room for Contemplation in the New Year–Read more: https://www.deniselaurinvisualart.com/post/make-room-for-contemplation-in-the-new-year

12/16/2025

I visited the Neapolitan Creche at the Art Institute today. Read about it in my latest blog:

From the Sacred to the Profane—the Art Institute's Neapolitan Creche Has it All!

11/24/2025

My latest blog invites you to take a closer look at Leonardo's Annunciation as we begin the hectic holidays. https://www.deniselaurinvisualart.com/post/leonardo-s-annunciation-a-closer-look