ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

SEVEN24/ By Melissa Puppo

Clockwise from above: jewelry designer Addy White; microplastic geometric earrings and gold ring.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT All in the Details

Laurie Duncan has been painting and drawing for as long as she can remember, but it didn’t become her full-time gig until several years ago. She was working as a fashion designer when she noticed “corporate America” was starting to take the fun out of her creative process, so she began painting outside of work. “As I started to share my artwork more and get commissioned projects from friends and family, I realized that art was making me truly happy,” says the England native who now calls Hollywood Beach home.

While she has a natural talent for fashion illustrations, Duncan has evolved her portfolio to include

large-scale works in multiple mediums. She’s best known for her watercolor botanical paintings on canvas, noting that her palettes are “heavily influenced by the pastels and happy colors that I discover around Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and the Art Deco District in Miami.” In addition to a selection of art prints and original paintings, Duncan offers custom pet and human portraits. “They are always such a pleasure to work on, as it’s such a special keepsake or gift to give loved ones,” she says. Duncan also enjoys creating bespoke, hand-painted items like basketballs, footballs, and surfboards, and recently launched a series of sports legend portrait paintings. “They’re a great alternative to traditional framed paintings and make a beautiful statement when styled in a home.” (laurieduncanart.com)