Laurel Burch
September 27, 2007
Don’t you love this image? I do. Its one of Laurel Burch’s. Are you familiar with her work?
I’ve loved her art since I bought a pair of her cloisonne earrings in 1981. They were cat earrings of course.
I have watched in admiration and amazement, and probably a little
envy, as her images began to be found almost everywhere. Not just cats, but horses, dogs, birds, flowers and butterflies sprang from her imagination and came forth painted in bright, funky, fun colors.
Sadly, she died on September 13. Such a tale hers was. Cursed with a rare disease for practically her whole life, troubled early childhood, she managed to not only overcome all the strikes against her but to create an enormous successful art empire. Read the obituaries here from the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle. The images I have posted here come mostly from a free screensaver available on her website. Check out her website, you’ll be glad you did. And may she rest in peace.
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macati | September 28, 2007 at 2:51 am
I have a notebook with her art… it’s amazing the way she plays with the colours…
have a nice weekend!
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Donna | September 28, 2007 at 6:15 am
So sad that she’s gone now. I’ve enjoyed her art as well. Her use of colors is amazing and patterns too. I’m wishing I had a poster or something by her to gaze into at this moment. Thank goodness she graced us with beauty in our lifetime.
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phaskins | September 29, 2007 at 7:31 pm
yes, so sad she’s gone now. glad her work will be available to keep inspiring us. thanks for dropping by macati and donna.
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geckogrrl | October 27, 2007 at 11:22 am
I remember coming across her work about 13 years ago. I always loved not just her colors but also the way she paved for women designers/graphic artists.
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phaskins | October 27, 2007 at 3:07 pm
You’re right, geckogrrl, she really did pave the way for all of us women artists trying to market our creations. One can only dream of having half of her success and talent.