Laura Dunbar is a recent graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design earnign her BFA. She completed a major in painting and minor in equestrian studies while studying at SCAD.

Growing up in the small town of Walpole, New Hampshire, Laura spent most of her childhood playing outside with her brothers. When she was not running around the woods catching toads or bottling up insects for closer inspection, she could be found riding and working at a local horse barn.

Laura learned about livestock beyond horses and gained agricultural experience through 4-H. She had her dreams set on becoming a large animal veterinarian before realizing she would become an artist. Laura’s love for the world around her is now a driving force in her work.

Viewing art was a large part of Laura’s childhood as well. Her and her siblings were brought to museums frequently by their parents and they spent many hours walking through art galleries over summer vacations in Cape Cod with their Nana.

Being surrounded by business savvy role models in her adolescence has given Laura an entrepreneurial spirit. She has participated in conferences teaching her about leadership, marketing, and other business strategies helping to boost her skills in communication, collaboration, and forward thinking.