Meet the Artist: Laura Lacambra Shubert

We are so fortunate to work with a wonderful group of talented artists who are all incredibly unique and different from each other. Some artists are know for their beautiful florals (Nancy Franke), some for their gorgeous landscapes (Doug Foltz), and one in particular, Laura Lacambra Shubert, is always recognized for her ability to capture and create an intimate moment, whether it be a gorgeous courtyard or a beautiful interior shot.

We were initially drawn to Laura's work because of her wonderful "painterly" style of painting. Her decisive brushstrokes make a strong statement, and you can tell she is a confident in her craft. Upon further review, we realized that many of the scenes Laura paints are places in Provence that we hold near and dear to our hearts! Her paintings are like travel souvenirs for us - you are immediately taken back to a lovely lunch in a garden or a stroll through a French village on a sunny day.

French Courtyard (Sold) - We've enjoyed lunches in many places like this one. Oh to be back in France!

Cote d'Azur - we love the climbing ivy, and those windows are begging to be opened on a gorgeous, sunny afternoon.

Provencal Blue Facade - We encounter many scenes like this one on our strolls through the villages in the Luberon. This one reminds us of Lourmarin.

French Facade - Laura's bold use of light in her pieces is even more stunning in person. The sun dappling catches your eye from across the room.

This particular painting, "Lunch at Bastide de la Marie," reminds me of one of our favorite bastides (like a B&B) in Provence: Bastide de Voulonne. Linda and Sarah stayed there in June, and we highly recommend this type of experience when you're traveling in France (of course, renting Ann's house in Gordes would be our #1 suggestion!).

Lunch at Bastide de la Marie - Meals at a bastide always take place in a lovely outdoor courtyard like this one.

These next few paintings of Laura's showcase her talent at painting from different perspectives to give a piece an intimate feel. Her points of view are unusual and unexpected, which we love! Instead of looking at a scene straight on, you feel as though you're peeking around a corner or catching a glimpse from a secret place. Her interiors feel cozy and her courtyards are intimate.

French Courtyard (Sold) - From this perspective you feel as though you're peeking into the garden from under the shaded portico.

French Courtyard II (Sold) - Another interesting perspective. You can see from the way the chairs come out into the foreground that Laura has mastered the art of manipulating the observer's point of view.

Chandelier & Stairs - We don't often see interior scenes like this one. We love how Laura has painted the feeling of sunlight streaming into the room, along with the low ceilings often found in older French homes. Doesn't it feel cozy?

This next painting is one that we just received from the artist, and it had us immediately doing a double take. It reminds us of one our favorite interior designer's homes...

A lovely, intimate interior scene.

If you guessed that this painting was inspired by the living room of Joni from Cote de Texas, you would be right! The resemblance is uncanny. After learning of the source of the photograph, Laura renamed the painting "Joni's Retreat" - a perfect title for this serene and elegant painting. Cote de Texas readers - this painting is still available if you're dying to have a little piece of Joni in your house!

Joni's sitting room

As much as we love champagne, we couldn't help but be drawn to Laura's party scenes. These would be perfect in a bar area!

La Fete (Sold)

Bartenders at Brunch (Sold)

A quality that we love to see in an artist is the ability to mix it up and do something completely different. Laura's lithe and elegant figure studies showcase her ability to really stretch herself as an artist. Her daughter Alexandra acts as her model, which makes these pieces even more special.

Alexandra Waking Up

Alexandra in the Living Room

We hope you'll stop by the gallery to see Laura's work in person. Photographs hardly do them justice - her bold bush strokes, strong highlighting, and vibrant colors are even more impressive when you're up close and personal.

Tata!

HH

P.S. - Don't forget that next Friday, October 12th is the opening of our fall show, "Fifty Shades." You don't want to miss it....6-8pm.