Denise Laurin Visual Art

03/29/2026

Take a look at the topics I'll be presenting in April!
Upcoming Talks with Denise: https://wix.to/3FrnO8v

03/16/2026

See my latest blog about Artemisia Gentileschi– An Artist to Honor during Women's History Month:

Artemisia Gentileschi: an artist to honor for women’s history month

03/04/2026

Upcoming Events in March and April with Denise

Love learning about art? Join me for any of the following presentations at a location near you! MARCH-APRIL 2026 Secrets of the Sistine Ceiling Monday March 9 7:00 PM Ela Area Public Library More info: (847) 438-3433 Against All Odds: Women Who Triumphed in the Male-Dominated World of Art Wednesday....

02/09/2026

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/pltl2sJ

As a child, Catlett saw her own grandparents who were sharecroppers living and working in extreme poverty. Under the South’s racist farming system, they continued to be exploited long after slavery’s end. Catlett was interested in restoring dignity and humanity to her subjects. Here, the viewer ...

02/05/2026

See the list of Upcoming Art Talks with Denise
February and March
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Denise Laurin Visual Art is a fine art studio offering commissions for original art and portraiture of people and pets. Denise offers lessons in painting, drawing and mentoring for artists via Zoom. She is available for live art classes, demos, art history presentations, and presentations via Zoom.

01/12/2026

Make Room for Contemplation in the New Year–Read more: https://www.deniselaurinvisualart.com/post/make-room-for-contemplation-in-the-new-year

12/16/2025

I visited the Neapolitan Creche at the Art Institute today. Read about it in my latest blog:

From the Sacred to the Profane—the Art Institute's Neapolitan Creche Has it All!

11/24/2025

My latest blog invites you to take a closer look at Leonardo's Annunciation as we begin the hectic holidays. https://www.deniselaurinvisualart.com/post/leonardo-s-annunciation-a-closer-look

11/03/2025

Learn about Hozho: A Navajo Aesthetic in my latest blog which pays tribute to National Native American Heritage Month. https://wix.to/KhSnu63

10/31/2025

Looking for an original gift for the dancer in your life? Visit Dance Art by Denise on Etsy for fine art prints, framed prints, notecards, mugs, totes and more! The selections on this site are reproduced from original work by fine artist Denise Laurin. Go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/DanceArtbyDenise?ref=dashboard-header
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10/28/2025

ART TALES and MOCKTAILS with Denise Laurin
"Dark Art: Haunting Imagery Across Time"
Wednesday October 29
6:30-7:30 PM CDT
via ZOOM
$15 per person

Kickstart the Halloween weekend with tales of bizarre art and enjoy a spooky cocktail recipe. Art historian Denise Laurin will present a selection of frighteningly gruesome images from the history of Western art. Prepare for a spine and mouth-tingling time!

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