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Laurie Mendenhall is a mixed-media artist and illustrator, as well as a Reiki Master, RYT-200, and Certified Life Coach. Her work lives at the intersection of creativity and energy—exploring intuition, inspiration, and what it means to create a life that feels aligned. Through her newsletter, Laurie shares new artwork, behind-the-scenes studio moments, energy insights, and invitations to connect more deeply with creativity and self-expression. Sign up and join the fun at www.lauriemendenhallart.com

September 2026 Newsletter
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Falling into October - Laurie Mendenhall Art October 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the October Newsletter! I can’t believe it’s October...and even more so, into the double digits already. We just returned from a week long vacation at the most Magical Place on Earth, Walt Disney World. If you've been around awhile you know we are Disney Fanatics. I love indulging my inner child, losing myself in imagination, and letting all my troubles fade away. It refreshes and recharges me but most importantly, it reignites my creativity. What's happening in October I know, I...

Random Acts of Art

Random Acts of Art Free Art out in the wild just for you to brighten your day. Yes, you read that right! Saturday, September 19th is Random Acts of Art Day! A movement started by artist, Amanda Evanston, where she spreads the joy of art with others by sharing just how easy it is to give free art. Her kindness is now spreading throughout the world as she encourages others (not just artists) to give free art. She even offers a free to class to help you create pieces to share. Check here out...

September 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the September Newsletter! I can’t believe it’s September. Summer slipped away while I wasn’t looking. It feels like we just didn’t have quite enough summer, but I could do without the 100 degree days. It’s okay though, it was a busy and fun summer and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Honestly, I’m kind of ready for sweaters and and jeans. So, with that, Happy Labor Day and the end of Summer! Gourds What's happening in September Not much. And that is exactly how I planned it. We...

Well, well, well....it's a newsletter from me!

Welcome to the August Newsletter! Did July fly by or was that just me? All of the sudden it's time to get ready to go back to school, the mornings seem oddly cooler, and it's August! I'm not ready for summer to be over!! July was full of more coastal art, jewelry making, plenty of family time, and also a full blown re-brand! Just as the last hours of July were upon us, the last edits were being made to the website and branding kit. It may seem counter-intuitive, but moving away from a...

Welcome to the July Newsletter! WOW! June was so busy! So sorry if you missed all the fun, but we are heating up around here and things are moving and shaking. June was full of art and fun with my show at Studio 136 Gallery in High Point, NC. What a wonderful turnout we had for my artist reception. Thank you to each and every one of you who came out, shared a laugh, enjoyed some art, and maybe even took home a piece or two. It was an evening memory I won't soon forget! I also had a GREAT time...

Welcome May! Welcome! It's been a busy spring so far around here. I'm currently preparing for my artist showcase at Studio 136 in High Point. Last year, I had a very casual artist meet and greet at the new gallery in High Point, NC, It was a tremendous success. Next month, I'm showcasing some of the work that I've been doing for the last year. What Happened in April? Everything! We had a great event at Studio 136 called Snack N Paint--for the kids! A free art event for the kids. We had music,...

Welcome April! Welcome! Whether you're new here or you've been with me for a while, I'm happy to say by being here, you’ll stay up to date on what’s happening in my studio, get to know me on a more personal level, and learn about my creative process and what inspires my work. What's happening in April Monday night's at Connie's If you're looking for me on a Monday night, I'll probably be in Greensboro at Connie Logan's Studio painting! Since, my buddy, Gary, introduced me to Connie and the...

Welcome to the Art Newsletter! Welcome! I've been wanting to start a newsletter for a while now. I already write two blogs--one focused on art and creativity, and another centered on energy work--and that's a lot of writing for me and a lot of reading for you. What I realized I was missing was a simple place to share announcements, new work, sales, and class offerings—all in one spot. This newsletter fills that gap. Here, you’ll stay up to date on what’s happening in my studio, get to know me...

Well, well, well....it's a newsletter from me!

Have you ever.... Been on an email list that went silent for so long you forgot you were on it? So when you finally get an email, you're thinking, did I sign up for this? Well, this is that time and for one reason or another (seriously, it could be Plexus, it could be art, or it could be reiki or yoga) you did sign up for this! It doesn't mean you have to stay, though I really would miss you. It just means that today, you have options. I'm sending this note to you, to let you know about a few...

Recently, I've been receiving huge nudges from the universe to share my gifts. Almost every day, I've found myself with some sort of cosmic nudge to do SOMETHING. I mean, I'm still painting. I try to create almost daily. I opened my Reiki studio where I offer Reiki in the late afternoons and on Saturdays. I have a book club, an accountability partner (actually 2). I want to start offering online Yoga classes for beginners. What else could it be? I meditated. I journaled. Finally, I realized I...