About Me
Stevens’ work reflects the small daily wonders of the land she calls home: the first crocus of spring, the resilient beauty of the plains, or that special sense of hope and possibility that is only found in the West. Stevens is also interested in regional history, particularly the interactions of Native Americans and white settlers during the Reservation Period. Many of her paintings are an exploration of this dynamic and a meditation on the “taming of the West.”
From Billings, MT, Laurie began her career as an artist in Los Angeles where she spent 12 years working for the entertainment industry as a scenic artist and muralist for television, theme park, theater and movie productions. She spent time as a member of the Walt Disney Imagineering team, lending her talents to many Disney theme park projects worldwide. She also did some set design, illustration, and matte paintings for several animated childrens’ movies.
In the 1980’s Stevens returned to her native Montana, first to the mountains near the Scapegoat Wilderness and then to the ranch near Great Falls where she currently lives and works.
This painting makes me smile! Looks like Boone has the determination to actually get airborne if he sets his mind to it. Love how you captured movement and personality! It brings memories of our old lab Sadie..except the birds would come DOWN from the sky to dive-bomb her, once they figured out she was too old to “fly”. Very original piece – tells a great story! The title is perfect – describes both Boone and the birds.
Laurie…You’ve sure hit on something here!! Just love this painting! Makes me want to run with Boone and, of course to frolic with Ravens….What could be more wonderful!? Considering the life this little guy had before you got him, what could be a more fitting tribute to his freedom? Fabulous!!!!
terrific action packed painting! You have captured the frustration of the chase, the joy of getting the old birds moving and the bird’s irritation with the dog. I love the way you have presented the sun on the hills; beautiful colors and play of light in this work.
Sereta
Go get em’ Boone!!!
Laurie, your painting conveys so much! Boone’s frantic chase, plus the look of that one bird in particular. Love your lighting, too. The painting draws you right in…terrific!