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Reminding us that, old friends never get old. | Location: Texas Hill Country https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/e995ace6-1e82-4749-a74a-c9cc91e365c7/IMG_6280.jpeg Paintings - Texas Roots Back Home by Laura Torres https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/1dd39d9c-8509-47b8-a586-c56a2d71ab6a/IMG_1955.jpg Paintings - Texas Roots Baile Maíz by Laura Torres | This painting is a celebration of the stunning varieties of indigenous corn...from the Blue Hopi, Pima White, Gold, Oaxacan Green Dent, Ruby Red, Chocolate and Glass Gem or Rainbow Corn. A proud tribute to the jewels of Mother Earth, honoring our roots and the beauty, resilience and diversity found in nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/965bb310-c720-4688-a825-5df1102d42c7/IMG_1958.jpg Paintings - Texas Roots Under the Cypress Tree by Laura Torres | Location: Blanco, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/3b4ceb54-baa9-4b82-9380-6217d880249f/IMG_9117.jpeg Paintings - Texas Roots Wimberley by Laura Torres | As I was painting this view on location, a couple of bluebirds flew in front of me, symbols of happiness across various cultures. | Location: Wimberley, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/0c59ba45-5102-4723-b526-6d1ed97b5a80/IMG_4411.jpeg Paintings - Texas Roots Babbling Creek by Laura Torres | There’s nothing quite like returning to your secret spot at your favorite park, where you can be alone with the gentle sounds of nature. | Location: Wimberley, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/51748566-e29b-466a-8a01-63a2fe83dfc0/IMG_7323+copy.jpeg Paintings - Texas Roots Fredericksburg Peach by Laura Torres | Oh, the pleasure of biting into the perfect, sweet summer peach, still warm from the sun. | Location: Fredericksburg, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/05fb26fd-4d6e-4e68-85df-efda359d23cb/IMG_1943.jpg Paintings - Texas Roots 'Big Tree' with Bluebonnets by Laura Torres | Location: Blanco State Park, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/49a62a93-935a-41fc-aa34-e908faa56fea/IMG_5617.JPG Paintings - Texas Roots Double Rainbow by Laura Torres | Location: South Padre Island, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/a0151ca4-f845-430b-a54f-81a44167ca0b/IMG_2666.jpeg Paintings - Texas Roots Out of this World Pan Dulce by Laura Torres https://www.lauragtorres.com/paintings/project-three-sng7y-jkgxx-kmlk5-rslaw-j2h5a-jr5g9-mshlb-29y3s monthly 0.5 2026-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/00c7d323-9aa1-477e-b538-f23baae6053e/wood+thrush+2.png Paintings - D.C. Sights and Sounds Gulp! by Laura Torres | Fun Fact: The Wood Thrush is the official bird of the District of Columbia. | Although known for being a bit of a recluse, the Wood Thrush has a big personality…with an angelic, flute-like song stretching across the bustling city to endlessly foraging for the next big win – a juicy berry! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/a1c539fe-d358-46fa-85dc-c56d2b02af5b/Screenshot+2026-08-04+at+4.47.20%E2%80%AFPM.png Paintings - D.C. Sights and Sounds Cake Thief by Laura Torres | Location: Washington, D.C. | This painting captures a special moment in my transition moving from Austin, Texas to Washington, D.C. As I was sitting at a cafe and starting to enjoy a delicious slice of cake with my friends, a little House Sparrow came along and began eating our cake! We only got a couple of bites in before he completely took over our meal. I was both amused and impressed...D.C. has some bold birds! https://www.lauragtorres.com/paintings/project-two-ky966-n329z-nnx53-feazs-ajmse-wtxm2-r2lnj-dpcpf monthly 0.5 2026-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/de5bffe5-2acf-47bf-925b-dee65de97e86/IMG_6052.jpeg Paintings - Blooming Life Hummingbirds & Prickly Pear by Laura Torres | Hummingbirds and prickly pear cacti are the ultimate symbols of resilience. They thrive in the harshest of conditions, yet continue to glisten and blossom with such extraordinary vibrancy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/1790179858682-37O8I9A8SQ501DXXS8I3/IMG_2589.png Paintings - Blooming Life Dad's Sunflowers by Laura Torres https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/b9f35601-d16d-4ddf-acec-eedae1a0ca6b/IMG_1200.JPG Paintings - Blooming Life Flowers for Mom by Laura Torres In this painting, each flower has a special meaning: Pink roses for happiness, peach roses for gratitude, lilies for motherhood, purple crype myrtles for resilience, rosemary for rememberance, baby's breath for innocence and everlasting love and daffodils for new beginnings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/9955f6d8-5237-4d89-9245-d47ee51f145a/IMG_7293.jpeg Paintings - Blooming Life Monet's Garden by Laura Torres https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/446e9f0c-857b-4643-ab33-3bab7e58c74c/IMG_7471.jpeg Paintings - Blooming Life Yolanda's Flowers by Laura Torres https://www.lauragtorres.com/paintings/project-one-f5w4d-z9nem-s3jda-eyssk-a6prr-9smjh-plebs-3ttsw monthly 0.5 2026-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/03914a12-40e0-4435-b0c4-a22080ead98e/Screenshot+2026-08-04+at+4.42.37%E2%80%AFPM.png Paintings - Hidden Worlds I Wonder by Laura Torres | A child sits in wonder at the edge of a watercolored pond, imagining the ripple the pebble in her hand will create. Six hidden birds enjoy this moment with her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/4809ef55-e7ae-4a51-9e1d-3ab66b9fb880/Screenshot+2026-08-04+at+4.43.49%E2%80%AFPM.png Paintings - Hidden Worlds Wildflowers by Laura Torres | This buzzing field of wildflowers has a thirsty hummingbird, two butterflies, a bee, ladybug and one curious House Wren. | Location: UT Austin, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, TX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/477d809c-321a-44ae-8b60-701336d7c6c2/IMG_1956.jpg Paintings - Hidden Worlds Cardinal Gathering by Laura Torres | This peaceful scene has eleven cardinals among the bare branches. | Location: Pedernales Falls State Park, Blanco County, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/4e5b5a51-7162-4a1f-8c25-0a1567b4f68f/IMG_7701.jpeg Paintings - Hidden Worlds Forest Friends by Laura Torres | The forest hums with the sights and sounds of nature. Five birds, a sly fox and one hungry squirrel live peacefully among the intertwined trees. Can you spot them? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/73c77d51-33d0-4207-a7c7-e3a6f659ab19/IMG_6281.jpeg Paintings - Hidden Worlds Come Find Me by Laura Torres | This painting hides six birds, five butterflies, and one sitting squirrel among the landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/6d8d4eb9-22f4-4578-b9d4-8e39ef2d0f70/IMG_8254.jpeg Paintings - Hidden Worlds Awakening by Laura Torres | This painting hides four birds and one hungry squirrel among the twisted, sunlit trees. | Location: Austin, Texas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/3adb8cfb-684c-4e25-ab07-089f6983175d/IMG_7130.jpeg Paintings - Hidden Worlds Sunset Glow by Laura Torres | Lit by the golden light of the setting sun, this painting invites you to explore a hidden world among the glowing trees. Can you spot the three birds and two deer tucked into the scene? | Location: Texas Hill Country https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/8ddd29c4-6532-4208-bd29-2ba074ab9c30/Screenshot+2026-03-14+at+1.15.34%E2%80%AFPM.png Paintings - Hidden Worlds Sparkling Forest by Laura Torres | The forest shimmers as the morning sunlight twinkles across the pond. Can you spot the two cardinals and three baby birds hiding among the trees? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/e3a46af8-ab12-461c-a2d2-4d07c5f8c39e/IMG_7305.jpeg Paintings - Hidden Worlds Diane's Blackbird by Laura Torres | A Blackbird awakens the forest with a morning song. https://www.lauragtorres.com/paintings/those-we-love monthly 0.5 2026-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/bd61fcaf-8add-4d5e-a288-aa3fde71879b/Screenshot+2026-09-23+at+12.20.50%E2%80%AFPM.png Paintings - Those We Love My Little Loves (For Aunt Bay) by Laura Torres https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aac6e711f5c163e5afa3942/62229a7d-23b6-4dd9-b830-b4fffd21d361/IMG_0471.JPG Paintings - Those We Love Espi by Laura Torres