Veronica McLaren

Artist Statement

After several years of being dormant, I decided to restart my passion for art in a part-time freelance capacity in November 2023. I have honed my skills across multiple mediums, including photography, acrylic paint, and digital art. I am inspired by dark surrealism and abstract expressionism, finding beauty, simplicity, and peace in unexpected places. Through my art, I strive to capture and embrace life’s fleeting moments, forever preserving them in my unique style.

Biography

Veronica McLaren is an independent artist based in Rhode Island and the creator of Starina’s
Art. Her preferred mediums are photography, acrylic paint, and digital art. Inspired by dark
surrealism and abstract expressionism, she finds beauty, simplicity, and peace where others
might not. Her works have been exhibited in various galleries in London, Chile, and Spain. Her work "Consumptive" was selected as one of Art House Online Gallery’s artworks of the month in February 2024. Veronica also self-published a photography exhibition in December 2023 entitled "Graveyards don’t fascinate most people...". Various publications and organizations have featured or mentioned her work, including Art House Online Gallery, Artistcloseup Magazine, Venom Magazine, Labyrinth Magazine, The Smithfield Times, and The Association for Gravestone Studies. Her works are available for purchase as prints through Fine Art America, ArtPal, and The Giving Gallery and she is available for commissions - visit her website for more information.

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