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Lara's Biography
How I got started
From childhood onwards, I always loved to draw, but I never took artwork seriously. Late in 2000, while on a early Christmas shopping trip, I visited my local art shop with a friend. The store was advertising their annual exhibition of amateur artwork, and for some reason (perhaps I was goaded into it?) I picked up an entry form and decided to submit something to the show.
I chose to draw some very tame nude figure studies; mainly because I felt they might appeal more than the expected landscapes and still lifes. I think I submitted three drawings, which I had framed and priced at about £100 each. I didn't have great expectations, but to my amazement all my pictures were sold.
The next steps
Becoming an artist was not something I planned to do, but my initial success inspired me to draw more frequently.
By early 2002 I had enough images to publish my first web site. Once again, my humble expectations were exceeded. In no time my site was attracting visitors, and my drawings were selling.
I have tried many different things over the years to expand the appeal of my drawings, and my standing as an artist. On refection, I think I lost my way for a long time: I forgot about drawing for enjoyment!
The future
Today I feel my art is going through something of a renaissance, and I plan to get back to where I started. I want to return to tamer drawings, focus more on producing images that are pretty, and retract from the more adult side of pin-up. Quality above all else is my new goal.
I have a satisfying full time job, and luckily I am not dependant upon an income from art. I am confident that if I can make drawings that please me, they will please others too, and my art life will become as easy and carefree as it was in the beginning.
