Barstow’s is a small family owned business and we are committed to supporting other local farmers, local crafters, and local artists. Our walls are reserved for the art of local painters, sketchers, and photographers – giving us a beautiful and unique perspective on the area that we live and love. Visit us to enjoy lunch, soak in the rural views, and view the local art of your creative neighbors!
Are you interested in becoming our Featured Artist? Contact us!
Laura Asson
June 25, 2025 - August 13, 2025
From a young age, Laura was absolutely captivated by animals, spending hours doodling on scratch paper and teaching herself how to draw. Her first passion was horses, but since then it has grown to a wide variety of creatures with a particular interest in livestock, North American wildlife, and endangered species.
Laura works in a variety of media, including pastels, printmaking, charcoal, pencil, acrylic, and mixed media. She finds freedom in creating whatever strikes her at the moment - whether a donkey relaxing in the afternoon sun, a curious calf desperate for attention, or bison’s calm and confident stroll. You will not often find her working with the same subject matter or the same material for long stretches of time, as she is constantly exploring new ways to combine different media, capture animals in different styles, and push the boundaries of different materials. Laura particularly enjoys working with vibrant colors to capture movement and dynamic lighting, often exaggerating the colors she sees in the real work to create eye-catching animal portraits. Ultimately, she hopes people feel connected to the animals we share this world with and find a deeper appreciation for what they can teach us.
Contact Information: lauramaystudio@gmail.com (website forthcoming!)