Laura Bontty

Laura Bontty, a St. Louis native and lifelong artist, received her BFA from Lindenwood University in 1991. Her talents are best highlighted in her paintings and drawings, and her mediums include acrylics, pastels, watercolors, pencil and ink.  Her portfolio encompasses portraits, landscapes, architecture and pets. 

Her passion shines through in her portraits, capturing a striking likeness while revealing each subject’s unique personality, whether it's a person, pet or cherished home.  While portraits are her most popular, she also enjoys painting colorful landscapes and murals, like her recent work in the children’s area at Laurie’s Shoes in Glendale, MO.  She also had a fun phase of painting hundreds of custom canvas Toms and Converse shoes between 2012 and 2020. 

Laura enjoys the challenge of always exploring and learning new techniques. When she’s not creating art in her home studio, she works for “House of Paint & Design Co.” a boutique paint company specializing in interior/exterior paint, refinishing, wallpaper & lime wash applications.  

Her art has been displayed in the Webster Arts small works show in recent years and you can explore her creative journey at www.artbylaurabontty.com or follow her on Facebook and Instagram at “artbylaurabontty”.

After many years of juggling the art of raising two boys and working, she looks forward to the days she will be able to spend more time dedicated to creating art.