Lauri Dickinson grew up in Folsom, California in the 1960s-70s when it was mostly fields and wildflowers. She was inspired by nature from a young age but did not pursue art seriously until her youngest daughter left home 10 years ago. She began experimenting with watercolors and pastels, focusing on flowers and landscapes, inspired by her love of nature. More recently, her yoga art focuses on figurative drawing using acrylic paints. As a self-taught artist, she continues to develop her style through workshops and study. She shares her art through various exhibits and is proud to have published a book of her yoga-inspired works titled "Life is Art, Paint your Dreams".

1. Lauri Dickinson, Rocklin, Ca
I grew up in Folsom,
California in the 1960s and
70’s when it was mostly
fields of wild flowers and
rock piles. But it is the wild
flowers I still vision in my
mind. I was inspired by
nature as far back as I can
remember.
My desire to create art was
always pushed aside by the
more pressing matters of
being a full time working
mother, wife and
homemaker. But, ten years
ago as my youngest
daughter left home I began
my serious art journey. I
have always loved to draw,
and figurative drawing
especially. As time went on I
began experimenting with
watercolor and pastels. My
love of nature always
compels me to paint flowers
and landscape.
But my recent work of
Yoga Art and love of
yoga and meditation brings
me back to the passion of
figurative drawing. .. this time
using acrylic paint.
As a self-taught artist I have
studied art through Sierra
College, attended workshops
and in depth practice using
art books and videos that
teach.
My love of color and the
affects of bold lights and
darks continue to emerge as I
find my own style in the art
world. Shadows can define a
painting just as much as the
object being painted
I am a member and exhibit
coordinator for the Rocklin Fine
Arts and a past member of the
Sacrament Fine Arts
Association. I have had solo
exhibits at the Department of
Rehabilitation on Capitol Mall,
Sierra Roasting Company
Coffee Shop, the Snowflake
Show, JDs Café, Rocklin Florist
and various arts, crafts and
juried membership art shows.
I am the mother of two very talented daughters who inspire me
with their skills and abilities. Both of my daughters and my
husband share my love of art, and this past year Will, my
supportive husband has also started painting! My oldest
daughter is a successful artist on Etsy and creates art for Trader
Joes.
I am retired from a 20 year career with the State Department of
Rehabilitation. My husband and I like to travel in our trailer, play
with our grandchildren, and most recently I’ve learned to roller
blade. I also love music and play the piano along with a group of
ladies (including my mother) who all are very talented and
inspiring.
Displaying my art in public places takes bravery --for it means
being vulnerable. I call my artwork: “HarmonyArt” because I
always paint the things that I love and which make me feel good.
It’s not about being perfect, it’s about sharing beauty.
Lastly,I am proud to presentmy newly published
book of Yoga Art. “Life is Art, Paint your Dreams”.
Meditations and SignificantThoughts.” I hope you
will take time to look at this collection of my newest
works of art. T h a n k y o u!