Laura Wenman's Art Studio

07/08/2023

My 3rd painting submitted for Sasa annual. Title:Royal in Waiting Size:60cmx90cm Medium:Oil on Canvas
on canvas

07/08/2023

My 2nd painting submitted for Sasa annual. Title:Afrika Burn
Size:60cmx60cm
Medium:Oil on Canvas

07/08/2023

My painting submitted for Sasa annual. Title: Born to Reign
Size:61cmx75cm
Oil on Canvas painting

27/07/2023

Here is a portrait I did of my dear friend (long overdue) thanks for your patience ❤️

29/06/2023

Title:Basking in the Glow
Size:1.3m x1m.
This painting is part of my solo 'Out of the Blue' Little did I realise that very profound events would take place BEFORE, DURING and AFTER this event. The BEFORE.. was when my dear mother passed away and I was hospitalized from a home invasion by an intruder. The During.. The gallery owner said my tattooed paintings wouldn't sell, but they were purchased by overseas buyers, then the one painting he didn't want to hang(but due to my persistence that it should be hanged) was also bought by an overseas buyer.
The AFTER.. I was hospitalized again due to a spider bite. So these paintings from my series remind me of.. When life throws you a curved ball, keep on keeping on, also just stay on your track. I believe these paintings are mixed with resilience, faith and paint and that's what they will always resonate.
This mindset came from the love and support that surrounds me.
So when you see one of these paintings you will feel the.. RESILIENCE and FAITH because of the LOVE.

26/06/2023

Lovely things happening in the art world.
I have been invited to participate in a group exhibition with some fabulous artists
Venue: GALLERY GLEN CARLOU
Date: 9TH JULY 2023.
It would be great to see you there. 😁😁😁😁

25/06/2023

Title:Modest Muse
Size:1.2m x90cm
So with this portrait which I painted about x4 years ago was exhibited at a gallery, even though there was lots of human traffic, this painting didn't sell. I was quite glad that it didn't sell because I wanted to put more mystery into parts of it. About x2weeks after collecting it from the gallery I received a phone call from a lovely lady asking if my portrait had sold and if not she would love to purchase it. What really surprised me was when she came to pick up my painting I couldn't believe how similar her features were to the portrait! She said besides admiring the high standard of work and great colours and technique, she also said that when she first laid her eyes on the artwork she felt, calm and serene and that she hadn't felt like that for years and the only way to continue to feel that way is if she bought it. She also said she asked her husband if he could buy it for her and that she didn't normally ask him for things for herself, that's how badly she wanted it. Wow! This story inspires me to continue painting, I feel honoured
to be able to connect with people in a profound way, with something I adore doing!!

24/06/2023

I'm hosting a really exciting x2day Portrait Workshop on the 22nd +23 July. Please join me. in Claremont. I will take you on an art journey of a life time. Limited seats are available.

22/06/2023

Title: Looking Over You
Medium:Oil on Canvas.
What I have been told by many buyers who have bought my paintings that my art takes them to a place which feels like home. What they also mentioned was that my paintings look very different in different light scenarios so they notice new things constantly. This particular piece that I'm showing was purchased by a very dear man called Vernon, he feels this angel has a timelessness about it almost as if it was only painted yesterday eventhough he bought x15 years ago. I remember with great clarity when I painted this, a tremendous feeling of calmness came over me almost as if someone else from another world or dimension helped and guided me. I do go into alpha mode when I paint so I feel with this state, it gets transferred into my paintings.I also feel that paintings have a magnetic quality that chooses the buyer. I feel so blessed to be able to create artwork that enhances people's lives, minds, hearts and souls.

18/06/2023

Day 12 Sharing a bit of my process with this portrait.
1.My first step was writing down my thoughts with a thin paint brush while listening to Johnny Clegg's amazing music.
2.Premixed my chosen colours on my pallette and roughly sketched the model's head and features and to also establish the composition.
3.Massed in the darks with one touch direct painting.
4.Scumbled in the mid tones.
5.Dripped the background in some of the foreground.
6.Added thick direct brushstrokes into the light areas. I worked from thin to thick paint and stood away from my canvas constantly.
Hope you enjoy.

16/06/2023

Day7 .serran 4 Figure per month game plan.
I was brought up my my single mother in the 1960s, life was tough because Julia (my mom) was the soul breadwinner for x3 girls, 10,12 and a 15 year old. She had to hold down x3 jobs in order for us to survive, so us girls learnt very quickly to be independent, resilient, self reliant and adopt a 'Just get on with it' attitude. I wasn't an A grade student like my x2 sisters but there was one thing I was recognized for, I could draw and paint well. Little did I realize that this aptitude would be my blue print for my art career. I also sought solace with my art when tough days persisted in my childhood. I was also surrounded by very strong females to help me cope that's why I have a natural leaning towards painting females. I witnessed and felt Julia been strong, weak, vulnerable, angry, gentle, fearful, brave, confused, focused, depressed.... But still HOLDING THE FORT. All the above emotions are present in my paintings. From the rawness of the canvas showing to the gentle translucent layering to the more courageous direct brushstrokes. To be able to continue painting is MY HOLDING THE FORT. Making art for people who are open to experience beautiful powerful female energy. If my story resonates and you'd love to see more, hit me with 'I can't wait'.

16/06/2023

Day4. .serran/4Figure per month game plan.
I have been invited to a group exhibition Carlou for the 2nd time for July this year and the curator mentioned that the theme is 'Dream like'. So I have chosen some pieces pertaining to this theme, some paintings were done x4 years ago and some that I have painted recently. What I have noticed is, my older pieces are still fresh and current so the word 'timeless' comes to mind.
What I have also realised is that I love painting portraits of females and flowers, so it got me thinking that females are like flowers, we are here to bloom and display the beautiful vibrant colours and textures of our personalities, like flowers we are not meant to be on this earth forever we are all but passing through and leaving our seeds for the next generation to grow and prosper.

01/06/2023

Jessica Serran

16/04/2023

SOLD @ the red gallery.
Title:Blue Breeze. Size:x50cm x60cm
on canvas

08/04/2023

Title:Just Breathe.
SOLD. Gallery
Oil on canvas.

05/04/2023

SOLD @ You and I Gallery
on Canvas

26/02/2023

Flash back to March last year in my studio prepping for my solo exhibition . studio

18/02/2023

SOLD!
Title:'I'm Back'. Oil on canvas. Size:90cmx120cm

31/01/2023

Tuesday Art classes by Laura Wenman

27/01/2023

One of my favourite paintings titled 'Dream On'.

26/01/2023

Repeating. A new video is coming soon.

26/01/2023

Repeating the video.

17/12/2022

I've received 100 reactions to my posts in the past 30 days. Thanks for your support. 🙏🤗🎉

15/12/2022

Beautiful children!

10/12/2022

Yay! My portrait is hanging with some really lovely pieces at

04/12/2022

Fabulous Exhibition!!!

LUSH is opening on Sunday
Looking so forward to the opening

Participating Artists:
.t .abbott .artist

17/11/2022

SOLD By
Even before they had a chance to hang on the wall.
All mixed media.
Media

15/11/2022

Urban. Oil stretched on canvas done a few years ago.

14/11/2022

Off to
Title:Bee Kind. Oil on canvas.

12/11/2022

Oil stretched on canvas.
Title:Bee Kind
Size:60cmx41cm

11/11/2022

I've just reached 800 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

11/11/2022

Another botanical painting. Size:35cmx60cm.
Oil stretched on canvas.
PLEASE DM me if you are interested to buy it.
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10/11/2022

I'm so honoured and grateful to have received these awards! Highly commended, Master Fellow and The Jeremy Day Trophy for the Highest Annual score. At the SASA 115th Annual Exhibition. Congratulations to all the other artists for receiving their well deserved awards. A BIG thank you to the committee and volunteers for their hard work in order for this to happen. Thank you friends and fellow artists for the great support. ❤️

03/11/2022

It's so lovely to have my work displayed at RK Gallery and to meet Astrid.

31/10/2022

SOLD. To a very special person. Hope you enjoy your flowers for many years. !

29/10/2022

Welcome to the otherworldly world of sculpture.

28/10/2022

Friday Art Class antics.

28/10/2022

I have had this painting for x2 years because I didn't want to sell it, but now I'm ready to let it go. Oil on linen 63cmx59cm Please DM me if you are interested in buying it.

10/10/2022

Painted on paper with oils. Having fun while experimenting.

02/10/2022

Went to see a dear friend Vernon Jacobs whom I haven't seen for about x16 years.To my surprise, I saw my painting his the wall, I totally forgot that he bought it.