The Art of Laura Krug

Laura Krug has been a resident of Stanly County for 22 years. Her home looks upon Morrow Mountain which has provided artistic inspiration at sunrise and sunset for her appreciation of nature. She worked for years as a registered nurse and has three children and 5 grandchildren.

Laura does community service as a volunteer in several organizations including Extension Master Gardeners, Stanly County Beekeepers, Three Rivers Quilt Guild, First Lutheran Church Women’s group, the Stanly Christian Community Inn, Friends of Morrow Mountain State Park and the Hospice of Stanly County. Laura loved taking her Therapy Dogs Valley and then Enzo to visit patients at local nursing homes, the Cancer Center and Atrium Medical Center. Unfortunately her current dog Oscar isn’t suited to therapy work.

Laura has been painting for about 10 years, beginning with lessons with Beverly Dixon and now studies with the award winning local artist Janet Fisher. She received an honorable mention for an abstract painting named Fairy Lake and most recently the Stanly Arts Guild Member’s Choice Award for her painting titled Poppies.

Her favorite classic artist is Vincent Van Gogh, finding his approach to depicting nature and use of vibrant colors inspirational. Laura’s chosen medium is acrylic paint and has dabbled with watercolor. Laura enjoys trying new techniques and painting subjects.