Lara Popkess
Painting
My name is Lara Popkess and I am the artist behind Lara Faye Creations. I graduated from the University of Texas in 2019, where I earned a degree in Visual Art Studies. I work as a development assistant at a non-profit that provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My interactions with neurodivergent individuals have illuminated the fact that art is a shared, human experience, characterized not only by its visual beauty but its therapeutic impact on the mind and soul.
As an artist, my passion is to nurture these shared experiences through my vibrant, watercolor creations. My art explores the hidden intelligence of nature, with vibrant hues and symbolic undertones that accentuate themes of death, rebirth, and the cyclical nature of life. From death, life emerges anew. I strive to emphasize and celebrate the interconnectedness of nature, drawing inspiration from the captivating Texan landscape and its diverse flora, fauna, and funga.
Art Tour Stop 1: Guest artist at Fireseed Clay Art Studios
Apricot Mallow
Golden Oyster Mushrooms and Chanterelles
Lara Popes with "Transformation"
Monarch Butterfly with Asters
Sphinx Moth
Texas Armadillo and Decomposing Jackrabbit