About the artist
Laurie Harker is an award-winning illustrator and designer.
She uses rich texture, color and many found objects to create original artwork and
has a flair for visual storytelling.
Her organic painting combined with sophisticated
technical skills successfully translates complex story lines into compelling
and inviting illustrations and designs.
Laurie's years of experience results in her ability to conceptualize quickly
and treat deadlines with respect.
Awards
- Society of News Design Silver Medal and numerous awards of excellence for design
- Missouri Lifestyle Journalism award for best features section
- Numerous Society of Professional Journalists awards for illustration
- Numerous Society of Professional Journalists awards for design
- Associated Press Association award for design
- Copley Newspapers award for design
- Union-Tribune Visual Journalist of the Year
- Best of the West award for illustration
- Copley Newspapers award for illustration
- Best of the West award for words, editing and design
