Lauriel Bloodworth, Austin Member Since April 2010 Artist Statement Laurie is a multimedia artist in the areas of painting, sculpture and photography. Most of her work is based on fantasy images which include mermaids and animals acting like humans. She also does pet portraits and people portraits. Her fine art education has been with several art schools and universities which include Southeastern in Hammond La. LSU in Baton Rouge La. New Orleans Art Institute and The Art Center in Pasadena Ca. She has had a natural talent for visual art ever since first grade where her teacher recognized her ability and encouraged her to draw a lot of pictures. She has also been an art model and is experienced in teaching art. She considers herself to be a woman of God and enjoys including God in her work.