Between Us Portraits

is a 3-part experience...

...inspired by the life and loss of my own animal companion, a shelter rescue named Copper. As a teacher and painter, I understand that 

there's more to love about our pets than their outward appearance.

"re-interviewing" clients Jillian and Rico on stage for the Momentum Artist's Immersion Program Final Showing, March 2018.

the interview

part

1

"Lauren is a great interviewer! In no time at all, I found myself giving voice to thoughts about my relationship with my pet cockatiel that I never even knew I had!"

 

                                     -Rico

                                      Soquel, CA

The interview begins the Between Us Portraits experience.

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With the human and, if possible, the animal client, we explore both simple everyday details and the deeper meanings and feelings evoked in your shared lives.

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Every interview is different. While there are a few core questions I ask every time ("What are some of your regular routines and activities? Do you have any nicknames for your pet?"), the interview becomes a conversation where I search and follow what you want to share about what's most meaningful to you.

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I love hearing these stories. The content of the interview provides the inspiration for the final portrait.

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2

the painting

"I am continually astounded by Lauren's incredible artistic skills! ...while she is capable of rendering true-to-life likenesses, she also breathes life into her work that reveals her interpretive prowess."

                                -Karen

                                 Santa Cruz, CA

A Between Us portrait includes a life-like representation of the human with his animal companion on an abstract background, inspired by our interview-conversation.

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When doing these portraits, I work equally from photo references and my own intuition.

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To develop the composition, I start with a few pencil sketches. The final piece is on acid-free watercolor paper, built up with layers of watercolor, acrylic, and metallic paint.

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3

the statement

"Lauren is a profound wordsmith."

                                -Mark

                                 Santa Cruz, CA

The final piece of a Between Us portrait is a written statement from me about the painting, describing my thought process and artistic decisions. 

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It connects the content of the interview to the final portrait, expanding its symbolism and deepening its meaning.

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