Abstract expressionist artwork, shown in portfolio 1 is reflective of the influences of New York School art movement icons Willem deKooning, Hans Hofmann, Joan Mitchell, Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline.

Discover abstract expressionism in the specific New York School art movement idiom, of art powerhouses, Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock in portfolio 2. Action painting, poured compositions and drip painting techniques, are featured, in a series of Jackson Pollock painting homages. 

Portfolio 3 houses a selection of original, representational, expressionist paintings, by Laurie Vaughn.    influenced by CoBrA art movement luminaries Karel Appel, Lucebert, Cornielle, Eugene Brands, Rooskens, and Asger Jorn.

Portfolio 4 represents newly created works, largely representational expressionist paintings, by Laurie Vaughn. These paintings constitute a synthesis of the influences and movements, shown in art galleries 1, 2, and 3....from which the artist's personal idiom, has emerged. 

Original expressionist paintings, by Laurie Vaughn, displayed in art gallery 4, also reflect influences from her student/teacher relationship, with internationally acclaimed artist, Peter Keil.
 
A founding member of the "Wilden Grosse" contemporary art movement, with Elvira Bach and Ranier Fetting, from Berlin.  His mentorship has provided expansiveness in her technique and approach. Peter Keil, is a student of Miro. References to both artists are evident in the expressionist paintings, emerging in Laurie Vaughn's evolving, personal style. 

Surreal images of whimsical figures converge with non-representational brushstrokes, splashes, drips and pourings.....to deliver an expressionist art oevre that is loaded with subliminal subtleties and nuances, reflecting from insights and observations.

Links to additional artists sites and resources on abstract expressionism are located on the Links Page.

Thanks for visiting! Enjoy!
Laurie Vaughn