About The Artist

"Prolific" has been the word used over and over again to describe Peggy Lauria’s introduction into the art world. She is an artist who has created a body of work rich in varied styles and color. She describes it as uncovering a dormant talent she never knew she had. Composition and vibrant colors, in both watercolor and oils, invite the viewer to enter the landscape or feel for the person who’s come to life.

Peggy attended watercolor classes at the Farmington Valley Art Center, followed by oil classes at the West Hartford Art League. Her instructor, Brian Colbath, is a very talented painter and a gifted teacher.

A graduate of the University of Hartford, Dr. Peggy Lauria earned her degree in Clinical Psychology. During her training, she worked at Mid-State Medical Center, Trinity College Counseling Center, Yale affiliated VA Health Center and Hartford Hospital’s Institute of Living. She's taught Psychology courses at Central CT ST University in New Britain, the University Of Hartford, the University of Connecticut, and is an instructor/consultant at Charter Oak State College. Peggy also had a private practice in West Hartford and Canton, CT.

Peggy sees many parallels in art and psychology. Both involve rich stories and connecting people. As a therapist, she has always described her paradigm as a "humanistic/existential" umbrella, under which all clients fall, and goes further to say she has a palette of colors (additional psychological theories and interventions), which she applies as needed. In her view, psychology is more an art than a science.

Peggy lives with Frank, her husband of 30+ years and her biggest fan! The couple recently moved south to Winston Salem, NC,  along with their Golden Retriever, Bailey Claire. They have raised two lovely daughters, Amy Tyler and Courtney. 

Special thanks to her son-in-law, Bill, for making this website possible.

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