The Backstory
Laura Migasiuk is an internal medicine physician in Maryland who has reawakened her passion for art.
Through her childhood and teen years, Laura was constantly immersed in the creative process. Oil paint, mod podge, and charcoal dust were a common part of her day to day. However, this changed once the responsibilities of college, medical school, and residency took over her life. For various reasons, art took a backseat for many years. Before long, she was thrown into the realities of hospital medicine during a global pandemic without an outlet to decompress.
It was time for a change.
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“Beauty heals”
Why Paint of Heart?
Paint of Heart is a play on the words faint of heart.
Laura’s Instagram page was born during a particularly challenging time… internal medicine residency.
Paint of Heart became a reminder that in the midst of chaos, it is important to take intentional time for creativity. Art became tangible proof that beauty can heal.
“Tearing down the walls of art block.”
Style and Mediums
While currently gravitating towards ink and watercolor, Laura does not shy away from oil, acrylic, or charcoal. She revels in the freedom that comes from experimenting with various mediums. Similarly, her subject matter ranges from florals to the human figure to urban sketching and more. She often draws inspiration from her Polish heritage through its folk patterns, Bolesławiec pottery, and poppy flowers.
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