Laura Martinez-Bianco lives in New York's Hudson Valley and values the beauty of the landscape. Her paintings are inspired by her surroundings, at home or abroad. Following a degree in Art Education, Laura had an enriching career as an Art Educator. While mentoring students she continued her own work with oils, pastels, and encaustics. Laura has taught and hosted painting workshops in Italy, Cape Cod, Florida, and New York. Her goal of each workshop is to inspire others about the plein air experience. Her work has received numerous awards and is in collections throughout the United States, Italy, and Denmark.