Protecting the Time We Have
In Episode 71, we are in conversation with the painter Laura Travnicek about creating daily rhythms that promote our artistic practice. As mothers, we are often overwhelmed with demands pulling us in multiple directions, but always, it seems, away from our creative work. Laura inspired us with her diligence in protecting her time and also her willingness to explore the fleeting nature of our time as mothers in her own art.
Bio:
Laura Travnicek is a painter living in Urbandale, IA. She received her BA in art education, with an emphasis in painting, in 2007 from The University of Northern Iowa. After working as an art teacher in the public school system, Laura left her job to pursue an arts practice. She exhibits her work locally and nationally and has published work in the books, Amazing Iowa Women and Amazing Iowa Athletes by Katy Swalwell. Laura teaches private art lessons and accepts portrait commissions. She enjoys working with clients to create classical style portraits that capture a moment in time.
Links from this episode:
A snapshot of Laura’s most recent collection, “A Harvest Overflow.”
The portrait she painted of Molly + also the take 2 selfie Molly sent her
Laura currently has a show titled ‘A Harvest Overflow’ at Jester Park Nature Center in Granger, IA. It is on display until December 25, 2023.
Instagram @LauraTravnicek
Joy Prouty’s book Practicing Presence and her conversation with Ashlee in an Exhale GNI
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