Jo Laudermilk

Jo Laudermilk

I started painting after I retired from Kock Industries where I had worked as a buyer. I had raised three children, and was the proud grandmother of four grandchildren.  I had just been widowed after 46 years of marriage.  I studied under Marjorie Klien in folk art but soon changed to oil painting where I have found my greatest interest.  I have recieved significant instruction from several professional artists and studied with Kandy Tate for 10 years.

Tribute

Painting has provided me a release from the stresses of life.  I thank God for giving me a love for painting and the talent to be successful.  My family has a genetic kidney disease (Polycystic Kidney Disease) and I have lost my husband, my son, two brother-in-laws, and a niece to this disease.  My granddaughter and two other family members now have PKD.  With painting, I have been able to lose myself on the canvas and focus my energies on the positive things in my life.  I paint for the love of painting and am so thrilled when someone honors my work with an award or by buying a painting.

Various board positions with Kansas Art Guild (Pres. 02), Wichita Oil Painters (V-Pres 04  thru 07).  I have received over 100 awards at guild meetings and at various gallery exhibits throughout Kansas.  I was accepted into the signature group “Kansas Academy of Oil Painters”, (President in 2004 - 05, Vice president in 2006 - 07).

You can contact Jo at 360 504 2035.