“The best portraits both capture the essence of the subject, and infuse the painting with the spirit of their life.”
Award-winning artist Laurel Stern Boeck is known as one of the nation’s foremost Portrait Painters. From her earliest years, Boeck has been fascinated with the human subject and the art of portraiture. Educated at the prestigious Art Students League and receiving a Bachelor’s of Fine Art from the School of Visual Arts in New York, Boeck now boasts a client list that includes prominent leaders in the fields of business, government, and education. Her work can be seen in major capitols, banks, board rooms, universities, supreme courts, private homes, and Washington institutions.
Laurel’s dedication to her craft is evident in the timeless quality of her work that embraces classical realism and brilliantly captures the essence of her subject’s character. When looking at one of her portraits, the viewer gets a sense of those intangible and natural qualities unique to the person portrayed.
The skill and precision Boeck pours into her work has earned her recognition in national publications including The New York Times and International Artist magazine.
She was awarded the Merit Scholarship from the Art Students League and received an Honorable Mention in the nation’s largest portrait competition sponsored by Artist Magazine. She has also been featured in exhibitions such as the Knickerbocker Art Show, the Salmugundi Art Show and the Northern Westchester Center of Arts.
In addition to her busy commission schedule, Boeck also teaches at the Katonah Art Center. Guided by the principles handed down to her from her own teachers, Boeck instructs her students in technique while encouraging them to embrace their own style. She devotes considerable time and effort to mentoring students in both their art and their careers. Boeck is an active member of several prominent art organizations: Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, Green County Arts Council, and the Portrait Society of America.
Publications:
The New York Times, Sunday August 4, 1996 “Playing the Muse”
Trade Director, Saturday December 23, 2000 “The Right Stuff”
The Patent Trader, Thursday, August 24, 2000 “‘Inhouse & Outhouse’ Exhibit at NWCA”
International Artist, 2003 “Artist Showcase”
The Record-Review, Friday Sept.29, 2006 “Portraitist’s Career is a Dream Come True”
The Art of the Portrait, 3rd Quarter, 2007,“In the Spotlight, Laurel Boeck”
