Laura Beard American, b. 1962

Laura Beard's paintings and drawings continue her exploration of the primary impulse of abstraction by focusing on the direction and texture of each brushstroke. By using this technique she imbues her works with a dynamic energy reminescent of the language of abstract expressionism. Through pure abstraction, the work strives to engage the emotional impact of color, the structure of human instinct and the complexity of a deliberately flexible process. 

Laura Beard was born in Plattsburg, New York. She is an Associate Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of North Texas, Denton, TX. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and printmaking from Colorado State University and a Master of Fine Arts in painting from the University of Washington in Seattle. Beard’s work has been featured in solo shows and group exhibitions nationally and internationally She lives and works in Denton, Texas.