There never seemed time to launch a website, then the pandemic hit. I am currently unable to work at my "daytime job" and thus, "Laura Vann Fine Art" was born in the vast amount of time that I have been at home. I started painting in 2008 after my mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She and I painted together as a diversion from from her treatment and her deteriorating medical condition. A local restaurant, Mezza Luna needed some artwork. Mezza Luna had recently opened and had some (ugly) posters on the wall. I talked to the chef/owner and he agreed to hang some of my paintings. I got a few free meals in return and some local interest in my paintings. I had business cards made. I felt validated as a painter with my new business cards and  some sold paintings under my belt. People who bought my paintings asked if I had a website. No, I said, that's for the pros. But as the months of the pandemic stretched on, and I painted more and more, I decided I needed AND wanted to have a website. So, here it is, "Laura Vann Fine Art". I put myself out there. I think my mom would be proud.