About the Artist
Devastated after the death of my sister in 1999, I looked for signs that Kerry’s soul and her love lived on and attempted to capture the essence of them in photos and writing. I then created paintings as a way to imprint these experiences of hope and connection on my grief-stricken heart.
Since then, whenever I am going through a difficult time, I still seek those quiet, reassuring messages in the world around me… like seeing decaying apples that are strikingly beautiful, or finding a frozen woolly bear caterpillar who will later revive and live on.
Painting what I notice and sharing the stories behind my work is how I stay focused on life-giving reminders: You will get through this. You can heal and grow. Love is right here with you.
More About Laura
Some people mistake Laura Higgins’ paintings for photographs because they are so realistic and highly detailed. Although her work is based on photographs she took, the end results are the effect of devoting many, many hours and layers of acrylic paint to achieve a luminous effect.
Comforting symbolism and metaphor are baked into Laura’s pieces for those who want to find them, a natural effect of her many years of studying literature, writing prose, poetry and ceremonies. She loves seeing how many different stories and associations one painting can evoke.
Laura lives in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada with her wonderful family. She is grateful to be one of the founding members of the Newmarket Group of Artists. Meditation, nature walks and photography are some of her other joys in life.
Recent Shows and Awards
Winner, Award of Artistic Recognition for “Her Favorite Boots”
Art&Color365 Magazine 2026 Realism Competition
Newmarket Juried Art Show (group exhibition)
Old Town Hall, Newmarket, 2026
Winner, Award of Merit for “Community”
Newmarket ArtWalk (group show and sale)
Downtown Newmarket, 2025
Borders of the Heart: Compassion and Resistance in a Changing Landscape
395 Executive Gallery (group exhibition)
Newmarket Town Offices, 2025
Spring Show - Market & Co. (group exhibition)
Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket, 2025
Newmarket Juried Art Show (group exhibition)
Old Town Hall, Newmarket, 2025
Winner, Juror’s Choice Award for “Going Home”
"Home" Conceptual Show - NGA Holiday Show & Sale (group show and sale)
Old Town Hall, Newmarket, 2024
Newmarket ArtWalk (group show and sale)
Downtown Newmarket, 2024
NightMarket (group outdoor show and sale)
Riverwalk Commons, Newmarket, 2024
Newmarket Juried Show (group exhibition)
Old Town Hall, Newmarket, 2024
Turning Inward, Looking Outward - 395 Executive Gallery (group exhibition)
Newmarket Town Offices, 2024
Summer Love - 395 Executive Gallery (group exhibition)
Newmarket Town Offices, 2023
New Beginnings - 395 Executive Gallery (group exhibition)
Newmarket Town Offices, 2023
Change is in the Air - 395 Executive Gallery (group exhibition)
Newmarket Town Offices, 2022
Portraits of Resilience (group online exhibit)
Art Gallery of Ontario, 2021
Newmarket Juried Show (group online exhibit) 2021