I would like to present some work I have created during our Figure in Costume sessions at Arte Verissima in Oakland. I am currently managing their studio and gallery.
Cowboy Colin
Flamenco Aja
Our next session will be held Sunday, June 2 from 1-5 pm. You can like us on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arte-Verissima/218502428182059
I would like to share with you some recent portraits I have created from observing the live model. I have been painting the figure on a white background for over a year now.
I plan on continuing these studies until I have a full body of work to show in a future exhibition.
Here are the latest works:
Bridget
Aja
Colin
Sonia
Leah
Jenny
Lauren Szabo in front of her artwork, photograph by Jaclyn Szabo
Opening Reception at James Gray Gallery
Group Show in Gallery 4
Best Artists of 2012, ArtLA Magazine Issue 11
You can view the painting featured in the article at the James Gray Gallery located at the Bergamot Station Art Center in Santa Monica, CA.
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I am pleased to introduce my latest piece hot off of the easel. This is largest painting I have created in years, demanding a lot of time and a lot of paint!
I found this billboard in Palm Springs, CA.
Indian Canyon Road by Lauren Jade Szabo, 2012
Indian Canyon Road, oil on canvas, 5 x 4 feet
Lauren Jade Szabo, Desert Shores I, oil on canvas, 20 x 16 inches
A Window Between Worlds Artworks for Healing charity auction to benefit women and children surviving domestic violence, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles.
Once a week, I enjoy painting from the model with a group of Bay Area artists.
Here are some recent portraits from observation:
Lisa, oil on canvas, 11 x 14 inches, 2012
Nick, oil on canvas, 11 x 14 inches, 2012
Ana II, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, 2012
Carrie II, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, 2012
Sarah III, oil on canvas, 12 x 16 inches, 2012
Rachel, oil on canvas, 11 x 14 inches, 2012
Teresa, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches, 2012
For inquiries please email lauren@laurenszabo.com
A Client enjoys the book for the first time.
I am pleased to announce new features to my website!
LaurenSzabo.com now offers an online store where you can purchase paintings and my self published book Deconstruction. As a gift, you will receive one free book with every painting sale.
The signed 17×11 inch hardcover book with jacket is made to order in California and can be shipped to you within weeks. The books also makes a great holiday gift!
Please visit: www.laurenszabo.com
A Client refers to the book as he views my paintings at ArtLA. Photographs by Jason Speth.
I have recently designed and self published an artist book highlighting my work for the past two years. It is a large format portfolio book, 17 x 11 inches, 40 pages, hardcover, with jacket. I am pleased to release the book at my upcoming painting exhibition at ArtLA located at the Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. Here is a sneak peak of the images featured in the book! Enjoy:
Thank you for all of your support! Contact me at lauren@laurenszabo.com to order a book directly.
Lauren Jade Szabo
D E C O N S T R U C T I O N
painting exhibition
August 4 – September 2, 2012
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 4, 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.
ArtLA
Bergamot Station Arts Center
2525 Michigan Ave. Building D5
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Richmond II
oil on canvas
28 x 22 inches
