I've been right where you are - caught up in the hectic pace of life today.

For years, I worked for a company where you were expected to put in 16-20 hours of overtime each week.

No time to stop and smell the flowers (watch out for bees!).

It's no wonder I felt a little grumpy and distracted all the time.

We all need to connect with the natural world, breathe a little and learn how to slow down.
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From the studio of my great-great-grandfather, Civil War photographer, James McCarriar, in Baltimore MD, 1863

My great-great grandfather was a photographer.

I didn't actually know that growing up, but here I am...rarely found without a camera in my hand (and thanks to Steve Jobs for making that easy in recent years). 

Yes, the best camera IS the one you have with you, so my phone and iPad are good friends to me. I also use a Nikon, a Canon and a cool waterproof camera from Olympus.
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Graphics, production and installation of an educational exhibit at the National Zoological Park, Washington DC

For more than 25 years, I produced and installed graphics for large museum exhibits and visitor centers.
Selected projects I worked on included:
 • Sackler Gallery Inaugural Installation, Washington DC
 • Tennessee Aquarium (phase one), Chattanooga TN
 • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St Michaels, MD
 • Think Tank, National Zoo, Washington DC
 • US Pavilion at the World's Fairs in New Orleans & Knoxville
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I don't really work quite this fast.

I take meticulous care with every piece of art I produce. The lessons I learned working in graphic production have stuck with me to this day. 

Attention to detail and excellence of materials are very important to me and can be found in every artwork I create.
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Laurie with geeky tools

I am (also) the Artist Geek

I started Artist Geek to provide artists with the simple tech solutions and excellent design they need to thrive and be successful. I help artists tell their story online and offline so that they find new customers, create connection, and sell more art.
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My (dusty) hammered dulcimer, built by Nick Blanton

Hammered Dulcimer Player
 
I've been playing hammered dulcimer since 1988. With Ken Kolodner's help, I finished recording a CD in 2012.

Playing music relates directly to what I know about art and about living life without extra stress. 

Really, it is the spaces between the notes that make the music. 

The pauses in our busy schedules that make life easier. 

Art helps create the space and time to connect with nature 
and stop to breathe.

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Bring light to a dark corner or a windowless room.

Let me help create that space for you
 
Let's talk soon about how to bring in new light, calm and 
space to breathe into your home and office.