I am a New Orleans Artist who has been trained in Classical Realism and have won the Color and Design Award at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts given by Latvian Master Artist Auseklis Ozols. I have exhibited in gallery shows in the region and have clients across the US, in London, Australia and the Virgin Islands. I am a lifelong learner and attend workshops to improve my skills in Still-Life, Portraits and Landscapes. I've attended Fondren Plein Air and the Pearlington Group Paint Out and look forward to more! I've taught Watercolor painting and met Annie Strack through the LA Watercolor Society. I've been painting with Mary Monk and Carol Hallock who will be painting in Houston. I'm traveling with Mary and staying at Annie Strack's house. Annie said to point out that Carol can't come, so maybe I can take her place! If I had known they were coming I would have applied earlier, but didn't want to come alone! I appreciate you considering my entry in your show. Thank you, Laura Fischer Saxon