Local artist Laura joins Terry Waite to raise money for Emmaus

Laura in her attic studio. Photo: Stuart Littleford.

Local artist Laura Smith has used her artistic skills to help raise funds for the Mossley charity Emmaus, which also has a shop in Uppermill.

Originally from Dobcross, Laura paints from her attic studio based at home in Mossley.

Laura working on a picture. Photo: Stuart Littleford.

Emmaus ran the silent auction last week and Laura donated half of the profits from the sale of her paintings to the charity, which helps homeless people.

Terry Waite was also present as a guest and donated a signed copy of his book along with Laura’s picture to help raise funds.

Laura also works at the the Mossley centre as a volunteer.

Laura’s painting called “Skyscape”, is part of a large series of works based on the sky (others in this series include “Vapour” and “Airwaves”). Most of these works have been sold to private and corporate buyers.

There are also pieces on permanent display at the Lime Tree Cafe, Top Mossley & Christy’s Cafe, High Street, Uppermill.

A space themed painting. Photo: Stuart Littleford.

At present Laura is completing a body of work “Konnect”. These works are in mixed media-canvas, paper, oil paint, pure pigment, collage, spray paint and metal panels. This series is based on inter connectivity.

All her works can be viewed at her home studio (by appointment only).

She can be contacted be email at:

laura-38@live.co.uk

Author: Jude Gidney - Editor

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