That perfect moment when you stop fighting the current and just let go. This original painting captures the quiet luxury of floating — eyes closed, body suspended, the world above reduced to ripples and light. The bold, textured brushwork turns the water into something alive and moving, while the figure in red rests completely at peace. A celebration of color, summer, and the radical act of doing nothing. Original painting

Laurie Cavender

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Laurie Cavender is a Florida-based contemporary artist whose work blends abstraction, emotion, and storytelling through bold color, texture, and movement. Working primarily in acrylic, she creates expressive paintings inspired by coastal life, human connection, memory, and the tension between beauty and chaos. Her style moves between abstract expressionism and modern figurative work, often layering vibrant palettes with intuitive mark-making to create pieces that feel both energetic and reflective. Many of her paintings explore mood and atmosphere rather than realism, inviting viewers to form their own emotional connection to the work. Laurie’s paintings have been exhibited multiple times at Artel Gallery in Pensacola, Florida, where she continues to grow her presence as an emerging artist. She is actively building collections of original works for collectors who are drawn to contemporary art that feels personal, bold, and alive.