Laurie DeVault is a contemporary abstract painter and photographer and a California native who is currently residing in New England until she can figure out where to go next (especially in the winter). A mostly-retired teacher, Laurie has many interests which tempt her away from her art studio, including traveling, kayaking, hiking, cooking, dancing, camping, and gazing at the sky. She has been a portrait photographer and is the creator of the popular 'Backyard Buddha' calendar, from which print, cards, and other products are now available from FineArtAmerica and Pixels.com. Please visit her...more