Laara Cassells is a contemporary Canadian painter best known for her representational paintings and portraits both human and equine. Since 2010 her award-winning work has been shown in over 40 exhibitions worldwide.

Previously a professional theatre designer, Laara Cassells has designed sets and costumes for theatre, ballet, opera and film for numerous companies across Canada and Europe.

Focussing exclusively on fine art for the past 25 years, Laara has exhibited paintings, drawings and sculptures in Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, South Korea, Poland, Switzerland and across the USA and Canada. Her work was selected for Nordart 2013 in Germany as the sole representative for Canada.