Art and Culture have been a medium for her to express herself and remain connected to her roots. Laura was born in Colombia; at the age of nine Laura migrated to the USA with her Mother. Laura’s talent, love, and passion for the arts led her to acquire a Bachelor’s degree in fine arts with a concentration in graphic design and a minor in art history. She also holds a post-baccalaureate degree in art education.

In addition to being an educator, Laura enjoyed providing face painting at parties and retail stores throughout her college and career years. In 2015, she turned face painting into a sustainable business that she named “Paint 2 Smile”.

Paint 2 Smile initially offered only face painting. Later, other services, such as body painting and maternity bellies, were added to the service list. Since the 2020 Pandemic crisis, she has created a virtual environment by providing online classes and customizable art kits.

In the new norm of redesigning our world by social distancing, Laura has been able to break those barriers by creating creative virtual ecosystems for individuals to thrive, express their creativity, and connect with their personal and professional communities.