lauren mantecon

"SHe is a brilliant artist and a skillful teacher. Its been a while but she taught me things I still use in my art-making!"

"Lauren brings a multitude of teaching skills to art students. She is an excellent painter and has a terrific, comfortable studio for teaching in."

"Lauren’s authenticity and true personal style open a portal into a space of unselfconscious creation. Feedback upon request but no judgment. Safest I have ever felt as a late blooming creative. "

"Creates supportive environment to allow you to go deeper in your creativity "

"Excellent abstract painter and generous in sharing her process and knowledge with other artists. "

"Lauren not only is a serious and committed artist but she also has the ability to translate art into teaching and mentoring. A powerful combination of skills!"

"Lauren is a wonderful and soulful artist that creates a professional space for you to explore your own artistic and creative qualities. I have participated in her in-person workshops and highly recommend. I loved being able to use the entirety of her art studio. Its set up and access allowed me to let go and get into what I was creating. The ambiance and facilitation of the workshop was peaceful, reflective, inviting and supportive."

"Amazing artist and communicator."