Laura McCarthy is a visual artist based in the Okanagan, working primarily in charcoal, large-scale painting, and digital media. A graduate of the University of British Columbia Okanagan with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, she developed a practice rooted in both traditional and contemporary mediums. Her passion for art began in childhood and has since evolved into a dedicated creative career.

Laura’s work has been exhibited in galleries throughout Kelowna, Vernon, and Winnipeg, as well as in several independent businesses and galleries across the region. Her artistic interests lean toward the dark and surreal, often exploring eerie, emotionally charged themes. She draws inspiration from artists such as H.R. Giger, Zdzisław Beksiński, Francisco Goya, and Francis Bacon, whose influence can be felt in the expressive and unsettling nature of her own pieces.

Though drawn to the shadowy and strange, Laura maintains a deep appreciation for all forms of art, from classical to contemporary. Her approach to art-making is rooted in curiosity and compassion, with a strong interest in technique, experimentation, and the processes behind each piece.