Laurie Lofman Bellmore

I am a Maine native who has lived in the mid-coast Rockland area all my life. Of Finnish decent, I am related to, and inspired by, the late photographer Kosti Ruohomaa. The subjects of both my paintings and photography consist of the breathtaking backdrops of mid-coast Maine, including ocean and natural scenery, flowers, farmhouses, fishing boats, and lighthouses. The summer people and tourists seem to adore my work as a memory of their time in our state!

I have been involved with artworks of painting and photography all of my life, experimenting with many different avenues of artistic expression. Views of my work can range from realistic to still-lives to abstract in all of my chosen mediums. I have been commissioned to do many pieces including business photography, portraits, and custom murals. I have sold many original paintings and prints, and also created a line of Maine notecards and calendars. Among my philanthropic ventures was the creation of a print to help support breast cancer groups and local charities.

Currently my mediums include photography, painting and polymer clay.

1. Traditional and Digital Photography. I have been photographing Maine's local scenes for several years now using various 35 mm and digital cameras. I sell them as open & limited edition prints of various sizes, with archival acid- free quality papers, canvas, and inks.

2. Traditional watercolor paintings. Painting, which was my first art love, has been a lifelong endeavor. I sell original paintings, as well as open & limited edition prints of various sizes, with archival acid-free quality papers, canvas and inks.

3. Polymer Clay Artworks. Recently I have been creating handmade art and beads using polymer clay, that I form and cook myself. Included in my work are found and made objects, which I sculpt into mixed media wall art and clay jewelry.

All of my work is created on my own from beginning to end. I do all the photography, digital enhancement, printing, cutting, matting, and framing in my digital darkroom and studio--with only my hand touching the work!

I enjoy meeting my customers and retail most of my works at local art shows and galleries.