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Detail-focused fine artist and scenic painter based in Ottawa, Laura Mahon Van Schie has over a decade of experience designing and painting large-scale theatrical backdrops and immersive environments. Trained at the Ottawa School of Art and recipient of the Amelia Loabe Scholarship, she specializes in color-rich, atmospheric work that transforms spaces and supports visual storytelling for productions and clients.…Detail-focused fine artist and scenic painter based in Ottawa, Laura Mahon Van Schie has over a decade of experience designing and painting large-scale theatrical backdrops and immersive environments. Trained at the Ottawa School of Art and recipient of the Amelia Loabe Scholarship, she specializes in color-rich, atmospheric work that transforms spaces and supports visual storytelling for productions and clients.

Laura Mahon Vanschiep

Art Director, Production Designer, Set Designer, +2

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Detail-focused fine artist and scenic painter based in Ottawa, Laura Mahon Van Schie has over a decade of experience designing and painting large-scale theatrical backdrops and immersive environments. Trained at the Ottawa School of Art and recipient of the Amelia Loabe Scholarship, she specializes in color-rich, atmospheric work that transforms spaces and supports visual storytelling for productions and clients.…Detail-focused fine artist and scenic painter based in Ottawa, Laura Mahon Van Schie has over a decade of experience designing and painting large-scale theatrical backdrops and immersive environments. Trained at the Ottawa School of Art and recipient of the Amelia Loabe Scholarship, she specializes in color-rich, atmospheric work that transforms spaces and supports visual storytelling for productions and clients.

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Detail-focused fine artist and scenic painter based in Ottawa, Laura Mahon Van Schie has over a decade of experience designing and painting large-scale theatrical backdrops and immersive environments. Trained at the Ottawa School of Art and recipient of the Amelia Loabe Scholarship, she specializes in color-rich, atmospheric work that transforms spaces and supports visual storytelling for productions and clients.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Artist at Self-employed / Independent Artist

January 1, 2010 - Present

Independent painter, digital media, and mixed media design; translates conceptual ideas into compelling visual work across multiple media; developed robust visual concepts and collaborated with creative teams to bring artistic visions to life.

Set Designer / Stage Designer at Orpheus Theatre

March 1, 2000 - July 1, 2010

Executed design and painting of scenic backdrops and theatrical sets for 6+ musical productions. Maintained visual cohesion across all artistic elements while adhering to creative and technical production standards. Developed color schemes and production-ready art deliverables.

Visual Merchandiser at Our Natural World

August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Applied visual merchandising principles to present products with aesthetic appeal and strategic organization. Assessed visual presentations and maintained product displays meeting quality and design standards. Managed inventory tracking systems while maintaining visual organization and retail presentations standards.