Laurie Mang

Laurie Mang resides in the Northern Virginia region with her husband, Michael.  She was a recent resident artist at the Creative Brush Studios in Manassas, Virginia, but has relocated since to her home studio full time which allows for more flexibility in her creative efforts.  Very early in childhood, a great love for art and creating was present.  Having grown up in rural Pennsylvania, she spent hours outside with her siblings roaming through the fields and forests exploring the wonder of all things nature.  She was an art major in college and sat under the instruction of Darell Koons.  Shortly after graduating college, Laurie married and for the next 25 years spent her time and effort to making a home and raising a family.   Eight years ago, Laurie returned full time to her passion of creating and came under the mentorship of award winning artist, Christine Raymond.  A deep appreciation and love for God's creation has been the inspiration and springboard for many of her works to date.  Laurie works in traditional media using oils and watercolor to create still life, landscapes, and abstracts.  Her work has been displayed and sold in multiple exhibitions around the Northern Virginia region, as well as illustrations for the childrens' books and inspirational writings of author, Robin C Sturm.