The ART Beat of Forsyth Woman – A Monthly Column That Keeps its Finger on the Pulse of Forsyth’s Artists and Their Inspiring Stories

This month’s featured artist, Laura Morales, creates unique artwork that carries a touch of whimsy and wonder in every stroke! She finds magic in the process of painting itself, bringing her work to life through elegant and playful pieces.

Laura Morales | Watercolor and Acrylic Painter

How would you describe your unique work? My work can best be described as classically illustrative with a hint of whimsy.

How have you grown, personally, as an artist? Learning to thoroughly enjoy the process of creating. This is my 11th year as a painter, and what has kept me enchanted is the process. The very act of taking liquid and arranging it on a flat surface is pure magic.

What have you learned about yourself since becoming an instructor? I must paint and/or create what I love. I’ve learned that what brings me joy will inevitably bring others joy.

What is your secret for carving out time to truly be creative? You have to be okay with the mess. Even though I have a very supportive husband and business partner, Richard, who takes care of our children, I still struggle to maintain an organized work space. I’ve learned to let go of a lot of mess in order to complete orders and create my own work.

Do you have a favorite story behind your projects and why? Since I struggled with dyslexia since childhood, I didn’t read children’s books growing up, but I was deeply enamored of the pictures. My style reflects all the illustrations I loved as a child.

What are you working on that excites you right now? My bug collection. (No, seriously!) I found so much joy in embracing my love for nature that I’ve painted and named an entire series of insects around North Carolina. They are an elegant and whimsical take on my bug collecting days as a child.

What is one piece of advice you’d like to share with fellow artists, especially those at the start of their careers? I strongly believe that even though rejection feels personal, it is not a sign that you should give up. It’s one to keep going. If you genuinely love what you do, don’t stop going after it.

If you are interested in learning more about this month’s artist, you can find her work online at lauramoralesstudios.com as well as follow her on Instagram @laura.morales.studio.

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Taryn Jerez

Taryn Jerez first joined the Forsyth Mags team as a freelance writer in 2015! She writes regularly for Forsyth Woman, Forsyth Family and LKN Magazine, with a special place in her heart for stories that celebrate the business owners, artists and dreamers shaping our community. Outside the pages of the magazine, Taryn is the founder of Go For It, Creative, where she serves dozens of local creative business owners across Forsyth County and the surrounding areas. A former corporate designer turned entrepreneur, she now works as a business coach and messaging strategist. For nearly a decade, she’s helped women-led businesses clarify their message, strengthen their marketing and build profitable offers that actually feel aligned. Whether she’s leading a workshop, speaking on stage or coaching behind the scenes, Taryn is passionate about helping local entrepreneurs grow with confidence and intention. When she’s not cheering on small businesses, you can find her chasing her Kindergartner, swapping BookTok recommendations with her book club or sipping a London fog at a local coffee shop.

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