Biography & Resume

Laura Green is visual artist living in San Diego, CA. Green’s work is motivated by a desire to envision a livable planet. Born and raised in southern California, Green draws inspiration from her time exploring river trails and coastlines by foot and bicycle. Maps and navigation have always intrigued her, and many of her paintings show figures on journeys. 

 

Since she began homeschooling her four children, Green has increased her knowledge of native plants and animals. Currently, she focuses on areas of conservation, such as the Tijuana River and estuary and the San Diego River. Her interest is to depict these fragile areas in a restored and imaginary state where people and nature co-exist.

 

Green received a certificate in Art and The Creative Process at UCSD Extension in 2022, and a post-bacc in Studio Arts from UC Berkeley Extension in 2023. She has been accepted into University of Reno Nevada’s low residency MFA-IA program for 2025. She exhibits with regional and national groups regularly, and has shown her work in numerous San Diego County libraries and community centers. Green has painted nature scenes on utility boxes for the cities of La Mesa, National City, and Escondido.