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The Artistry
Galleries

Gallery I
Wildfowl Sculpture in Wood

Gallery II
Leaded Wildlife Stained Glass Windows

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The Artistry Studios
Shakopee, MN 55379
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(952) 229-4585
(612) 964-0245

Laurie J. McNeil (Formerly Laurie Gmyrek, Laurie Lundell)

1958, United States

RESIDES: Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

EXHIBITIONS:

Ward Foundation Fall Exhibition, 1988, 1991, Salisbury, Maryland
Waterfowl Festival, 1989, Easton, Maryland
Wildlife and Western Art Exhibit, 1993, 1996, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Arts in the Park, 1996, 1997, Brainerd, Minnesota - Featured Artist

AWARDS:

Best of Show, 1986, California Open - PSWA, San Diego, California
Best of Show, 1986, Louisiana Wildfowl Carvers and Collectors Guild, New Orleans, Louisiana
Best of Show, 1986, Cajun Heritage Festival, Cut Off, Louisiana
Best of Show, 1987, International Decoy Contest, Davenport, Iowa
Best of Show, 1988, California Open -PSWA, San Diego, California
Best of Show, 1988, Sigurd T. Olson Medallion - Minnesota Loon Festival, Brainerd, Minnesota
Best of Show, 1989, Louisiana Wildfowl Carvers and Collectors Guild, New Orleans, Louisiana
Best of Show, 1993, Sigurd T. Olson Medallion - Minnesota Loon Festival, Nisswa, Minnesota
Best of Show, 1994, California Open - PSWA, Los Angeles, California
Best of Show, 1995, California Open - PSWA, Los Angeles, California
Best of Show, 1995, Louisiana Wildfowl Carvers and Collectors Guild, New Orleans, Louisiana
Best of Show, 1996, California Open - PSWA, San Diego, California
Best of Show, 1997, Minnesota Loon Festival, Brainerd, Minnesota
Best of Show, 1998, North American Wildfowl Carving Championships, Livonia, Michigan
Best of Show, 1999, North American Wildfowl Carving Championships, Livonia, Michigan
Best of Show, 2000, North American Wildfowl Carving Championships, Livonia, Michigan

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

"Laurie Lundell, Master Waterfowl Carver", Minnesota Volunteer, May/June 1988
"Decoy Carving", Minnesota Waterfowler, May/June 1989
"Wood Burning Techniques", The Amazing Art of Pyrography , Evanston Publishing, 1993
"Setting Eyes for the Future", Wildfowl Carving & Collecting, Fall 1997, Stackpole, Inc.
"Arts in the Park Breaks Records & Honors Young Artisans", Front Page - Brainerd Dispatch, July 7th, 1997
"Laurie Gmyrek Story", by Si Seifert WWWoodcarver E-zine February 1998
"The 25th Anniversary California Open Carving Competition " by Gary Illmanen - Artwork Network February 1998
"Carving A Palm Frond for the California Open", Wildfowl Carving & Collecting, Summer 1998, Stackpole, Inc.
"Memorial of Carver Bob Bolle", Wildfowl Carving Magazine, Summer 2002, Stackpole, Inc.

HONORARY JUDGE:

1987, 88, Louisiana Wildfowl Carvers and Collectors Guild, New Orleans, Louisiana
1988, Catahoula Lake Festival, Pineville, Louisiana
1987, 88, Pointe Mouillee Decoy Show, Pointe Mouillee, Michigan
1992, Minnesota Loon Festival, Nisswa, Minnesota
1995, 97, 98, 99, 2000 North American Wildfowl Carving Championships, Livonia, Michigan
1996, 97, 99 World Championship Chainsaw Carving, Brainerd, Minnesota
1996, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 Arts in the Park, Brainerd, Minnesota
1997, Pacific Flyway Decoy Association - Wildfowl Festival, Sacramento, California
1999, 2000, 04, 05, 06 California Open - PSWA, San Diego, California

Laurie Gmyrek has been carving wildfowl sculpture in wood since 1985, consistently received top honors at national and international championships. Her sculptures are owned by collectors across the country. Four of her award winning sculptures have been cast into limited edition bronzes.

Laurie also has extensive experience in stained glass and creates custom stained glass windows by commission, offering original designs of wildlife windows for collectors. As an instructor, Laurie teaches both carving and stained glass from her home based studio in Shakopee, Minnesota, and conducts seminars and workshops.

Laurie also owns her own online business Beyond Domains - Domain Name Services http://BeyondDomains.com

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