Laura is taking part in the Harrow Open Studios 2011, and will be open on 11, 12 and 13 June from 11am to 6pm

Laura's second book - published March 2010

Painting Accessible Abstracts is an inspirational but practical book that will help artists to paint in a less figurative way. Laura demonstrates different ways to approach an abstract painting from 'just a little bit abstract' to 'completely absract'. She does this by focussing on ideas and themes as starting points, looking at the creative processes involved and more unusual techniques.

Laura also covers how to use materials creatively - watercoours, acrylics, mixed media and collage - and how to experiment with colour and composition. Several projects are included and details will be added to the website shortly.

In addition to Laura's vibrant colourful paintings, the work of several other contemporary abstract artists is featured.

Read James Willis' review in the May issue of The Artist - some of his comments: " Reiter's approach has integrity and richness based on sound painterly knowledge and avoids becoming a superficial book of surface techniques and effects"

In the same issue Laura is featured on the cover as well as a 4 page extract of her new book.

Laura's first book - Learn to Paint Abstracts by Laura Reiter - relaunched in June 2008 with a new cover design (originally published March 2006, reprinted November 2006)

This has been a bestselling title in Collins' popular "Learn to Paint" series, providing a clear and simple introduction to an exciting style of painting that is attracting more and more interest among amateur artists.

Contact Laura if you would like a signed copy of either or both books