Laurie Winter was born and raised in the Maritimes, is a 5th generation Canadian. Her great grandfather was one of the first surveyors in the province of New Brunswick. His paintings, designs and inventions are exhibited in the Moncton Historical Museum along with her great uncle's model sailing ships and working miniature steam engines.
Laurie's inherited artistic talent was evident very early in life as she sketched, painted and sculpted her way through school. The money saved from the sales of her early works took her to Europe for a summer of close study and appreciation of the early masters.
Through adult and evening classes at the Alberta School of Art and seminars with well known artists and teachers, she is now painting full time. Oil, acrylic and watercolour serve her equally well, watercolour being her favourite.
After many years in Alberta, Laurie has returned to New Brunswick to continue her career. Her inspiration and residence during the summer can be found overlookin