Laura Martinez-Bianco lives in the Hudson Valley and appreciates and values the beauty of its landscape. Her paintings are inspired by her surroundings, whether at home or abroad. Laura received her Masters degree in Art Education from SUNY New Paltz and continued to study painting with local artists in the Hudson Valley. After years teaching in the public school and bringing art to students of all ages, Laura continues to teach and host painting workshops in New York, Massachusetts and abroad. Workshops provide her with an opportunity to paint and teach others about the creative painting process. Laura’s work spans a variety of media including pastels and encaustics. Her paintings have been juried into regional and national exhibits receiving numerous awards.
Bristol Museum of Art, RI – 2023 Monumental Miniature Exhibit -Juror’s Award
PPSCC National Pastel Exhibit, MA – 2022 Barbara Stone Memorial Award
Marais Plein Air, MI – 2022 Beauty of Pastel Award
West Reading Plein Air, PA – 2022 Honorable Mention
Sedona Plein Air Festival, AZ – 2021 Quick Draw 3rd place
Artists on Location Knoxville, TN – 2021 Best Landscape Award
Plein Air Plus 2021 National Juried Competition, NJ – 2020 3rd Place
Plein Air Show, Rice Gallery, Overlook KA – 2020 Honorable Mention
Harford Plein Air Festival, Havre de Grace, MD – 2019 People’s Choice Award
Barrett House Juried Members Exhibit, Poughkeepsie, NY – 2018 Juror’s Award
Small Works Exhibit WAAM, Woodstock, NY – 2017
Adirondack Pastel Society National Exhibit, Glens Falls, NY – 2017 Juror’s Award
Adirondack Plein Air Festival and Exhibit, Saranac Lake, NY – 2015 Outstanding Pastel
Solo Exhibit Locust Grove Museum Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY – 2011
