About me: 

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Hi! I’m Lauren Gutić, an artist based in Northern Virginia with a love for creating colorful, expressive oil and acrylic paintings that celebrate light, movement, and everyday beauty.

I graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, in 2017 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and double minors in Ceramics and Art History. During my time there, I developed a strong foundation in realism while discovering my own style; one that blends representational painting with loose, energetic brushwork.

Portraiture and water-inspired paintings are my favorite subjects because they allow me to explore emotion, reflection, and the constantly changing way light interacts with the world around us. I also enjoy painting florals, interiors, landscapes, food, and really just about anything that catches my eye. I especially love working on medium- to large-scale pieces where I can really let the brushstrokes shine.

When I’m not in my own studio, you’ll usually find me teaching painting classes at Muse Paintbar and helping others discover their creativity. Watching someone realize they’re capable of making something beautiful is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.

Looking ahead, my dream is to transition into painting residential and commercial murals full-time. There’s something incredibly exciting about creating artwork that becomes part of a space people experience every day.

Whether you’re here to browse my portfolio, commission a custom painting, or simply enjoy the artwork, I’m so glad you stopped by!

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Thank you for your support! :)

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