Artist Highlight

Paul Laoria grew up in New York City. He attended Julliard and the Eastman School of Music studying voice, piano, and composition. Paul's father, Sam Laoria, was an artist and his only teacher. Paul has been painting since he was three years old. As soon as he was old enough to take the subway or ride a bus, he made his way each week to the Metropolitan Museum of Art where he spent many hours with his sketchbook trying to learn the secrets of the old masters. Paul is an abstract artist who also has the unique ability to paint and draw in the classical style. His paintings are in some of the most beautiful homes and private collections in the world.

"I dream in vivid color. Sometimes the red is so bright that I can't believe it exists inside my head. I paint in layers of color. Each layer that I paint exposes a new dimension. The shapes that are formed dictate my direction. I don't know what the painting will mean until the final layer has been put down. All of my abstracts contain an element of surprise. Serendipity is part of the plan."