Laura Wellem

2011-12-10T16:21:00.003-05:00

PLYWOOD PEOPLE is an innovative community addressing social needs. They are always searching for social problems with the hope to match them with entreprenurial creativity to organize, innovate, and manage ideas that produce change. They hope to foster conversations and collaboration between the privileged and those in need through educational environments, sustainable ventures, community places, social experiments, storytelling projects, cause marketing campaigns, and new consumption patters. Please visit www.PlywoodPeople to learn more.

2011-06-27T13:02:00.008-04:00

"Travel outside your time & comfort zones" 48X36

2010-12-08T22:58:00.006-05:00

designed by Dawn Huff-White of Three D Inc.

2010-11-21T16:36:00.010-05:00

So, I've been experimenting w/new merchandise; trays, candles, t-shirts, tote bags and various other gift ideas for the holidays. Recently I was trying to think of a gift for a friend who needs nothing and is very creative. I decided to create my own label for a tasty bottle of cabernet sauvignon, and was very anxious to see her reaction since I know she loves wine... um, WHITE wine that is (woops). As it turns out, MY birthday is just 2 weeks after hers and I just happen to enjoy cabernet sauvignon (go figure!).

2010-10-23T00:28:00.004-04:00

"Me Time" 12"X12" clock donation for the 3rd annual It's About Time Auction & Cocktail Party Tue 10/27 7pm @ Ikea. Visit www.Gcapp.org for info. & tickets.

2010-08-03T22:18:00.009-04:00

http://www.aviscafineart.com/

2010-05-03T23:25:00.006-04:00

NPR recently reported that art collectors around the globe were "taking advantage of the economy" and purchasing art at substantially reduced prices. Well, apparently the following patron never got the memo... check out the headline & article recently posted on CNN.com...

Picasso piece sells for record $106.5 million
http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/05/04/picasso.nude.green.leaves/index.html?hpt=C2

2009-06-05T12:00:00.018-04:00

The Decorators Showhouse for the Cure at The Brookwood, Atlanta's first LEED-certified residential high-rise community, was created by Atlanta-based interior designer Jillian Pritchard Cooke. Her eco-friendly show home is dedicated to healthy living, using only sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials and furnishings. Cooke commissioned this 30"X30" tree canvas (above) for the guest bathroom. Please visit links for info. http://www.thebrookwood.net/showcase/index.html. http://www.des-syn.com/

2009-06-01T22:30:00.000-04:00

Tables can be used side by side in front of a sofa or separately as end tables. They're also wired on the back so you can hang them on the wall if you prefer (legs twist off for easy removal).

Adopted for Publication

2009-05-19T23:58:00.000-04:00

Adopted for Publication

by James Thompson, Cover Art by Laura Wellem http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Adopted-For-Publication/Jr-James-L-Thompson/e/9781607036029 (see original canvas which cover was created from below)

"What happens at Eclipse di Luna...."

2009-05-19T23:57:00.000-04:00

Check out my painting by the bar @ Eclipse di Luna Restaurant & Tapas Bar on Miami Circle. Sunday & Monday nights features Sasha & his hauntingly beautiful flamenco guitar. While you're there say 'hola' to Elias for me, he makes a mean margarita & serves it with a luminous smile.

2009-05-19T23:56:00.000-04:00

I was recently interviewed by creative coach, Rita Farin.
Check it out on her blog, http://ritafarin.blogspot.com/2009/08/washing-away-your-dust.html

2009-05-18T22:05:00.002-04:00

Life in Pink Stilettos:
Being Beautiful Inside and Out
Sun Mar 28, 2010 2–5 pm
The Mansion on Peachtree
The Life in Pink Stilettos event series was designed to empower women through education. This spring’s program will focus on dispelling health, wellness and beauty myths ensuring every participant captures the health and beauty basics. The program will include lunch, an amazing silent auction, and a number of surprises that you won’t want to miss. Please visit link for more information. http://www.kdbfoundation.org/#4

2009-05-18T13:27:00.000-04:00

Join Honorary Chair Vern Yip, HGTV Host and Designer, for Chairish the Future 2010. The 16th Annual Gala Auction to benefit the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta will be held Sat 2/27 7pm at the Foundry at Puritan Mill. Enjoy an evening of gourmet food, jazz and a cash bar while you bid on unique art chairs created by locally and nationally renowned artists. Please visit http://www.chairishthefuture.com for details & to purchase tickets. Hope 2 c u there!

"El arbol azul y verde con pajaros" (30"X30") This is my 4th year participating as an artist & 3rd year volunteering on the Chairish the Future planning committee. Please visit http://www.furniturebankatlanta.org/ to learn more about how you can participate & donate.

Clothesline Art Show

2009-05-17T03:30:00.001-04:00

Atlanta Downtown Festival 2009

2009-05-14T13:58:00.015-04:00

The 8th annual Atlanta Downtown Festival, Sat 5/16 11am-7pm & Sun 5/17/09 12n-6pm, hosted by the friendly, cool peeps from the Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association, please visit www.ADNA.com for details. I received a 3rd place award (& $$$!!!)...like I said, "cool peeps". (was it fate or coincidence my tent was near the corner of Luckie/Broad?!)

Inman Park Spring Festival 2009

2009-05-13T23:30:00.012-04:00

The Inman Park Spring Festival, Sat 4/25 & Sun 4/26 11am-7pm, hosts one of the largest arts & crafts markets in Atlanta, live bands, food & beverages & the funkiest parade in town. I had a great view as they marched by my tent on Edgewood.

My dear friend (& Mother-in-law) Becki flew in from Cape May, N.J. to help, hang out & stimulate the economy - thank you! Special thanks also to Tony & Nigel for lending their muscle, I couldn't have done it without them (hey guys, I have another event this weekend...)

Gio'Vairs Galleries of Art

2009-05-12T23:20:00.005-04:00

"Caribbean Women's Night" at Gio'Vairs Galleries of Art. The fundraiser (benefitting Haitan Relief) included performances by spoken word artist, Ethereal & jazz vocalist, Ginou. Please contact the gallery's owner, Arlesia Crooms, for info. on renting this funky, energy filled space for your next event. www.giovairsgalleries.com

Emory Winship Cancer Institute

2009-05-12T23:15:00.009-04:00

"I am not my hair" was inspired by my PINKalicious friend, Beth Borden-Goodman, we met by fate and became friends by faith. 100% of the profits from the sale of "I am not my hair" was donated to the Emory Winship Cancer Institute, http://www.cancer.emory.edu.com/. Please visit Beth's web site, http://www.kingdomklothes.com/

Random pics while wandering & wondering...

2009-04-06T19:57:00.006-04:00

"Thou art to me a delicious torment."

(Ralph Waldo Emerson)

2009-04-04T19:53:00.002-04:00

"The best way out is always through." (Robert Frost)

2009-04-02T19:33:00.007-04:00

"The sun shines not on us, but in us."

(John Muir)

2009-04-01T03:36:00.009-04:00

All artwork copyrights are held and retained by the artist, Laura Wellem. Images are not to be printed, copied, approriated or distributed without prior permission of the artist. Contact Laura Wellem for usage requests. Purchase of artwork does not convey copyrights. All rights reserved.

2009-03-31T18:18:00.003-04:00

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