About The Artist

Hello, I'm Laura Mitsu, a self-taught abstract artist based in Oakland.

My work is an intuitive expression of emotion and a journey of self-discovery. I allow curiosity and experimentation to guide my creative process, often leading to joyful, unexpected outcomes. Many of my original paintings are paired with original poetry (which I deeply love to share with my collectors) exploring themes of self-love, acceptance, connection, and transformation.

My mission in life, not just as an artist but also just as a person, is to remind you to live fully, deeply, and authentically—because tomorrow isn’t guaranteed to any of us. Take chances on yourself, love and accept yourself, continue to grow, feel your feelings and share them with others, and live true to yourself... I promise you, it's worth it... you are worth it. 🫶

A self-taught artist, Laura Mitsu originally started in the culinary arts, working as a line cook and sous chef for almost a decade in both southern CA and NYC. Her love of making art with her hands carried over into pursuing visual art full­-time as a painter in 2022. In her Oakland-based studio, Mitsu uses curiosity, experimentation, and intuition as guides throughout her creative process. 

Mitsu's work resides in private collections across the US and internationally. Her abstract paintings have been featured in multiple editions of House & Garden UK Magazine in the fall of 2022. Her work has been displayed in juried shows in the Bay Area, CA and online. Mitsu’s debut solo exhibition, Poetic Abstraction, was held in April and May 2024 at 2358 MRKT Gallery in San Francisco, CA.