Lauren Delamater

Artist. Printmaker. Art Educator.

Animal Lover.

Growing up in Northern Ohio, Lauren's interests in the arts were supported by her parents. Majoring in studio art in high school, she attended Bowling Green State University and The Cleveland Institute of Art graduating with a BS in Art Education K-12.

Lauren has lived in Cleveland Ohio, Santa Cruz California, Hilton Head Island South Carolina, and Chattanooga Tennessee, teaching in public and private schools.

Currently living near Chattanooga TN, Lauren now works from her West Crest Studio since retiring after 33 years of teaching studio art. Her creative reputation is known locally, as Lauren taught at Chattanooga Christian School for 27 years, retiring in 2020. There she developed a strong art program which now boasts a faculty of four artist professionals, teaching K-12.

Her daughter, Shelagh Leutwiler and son Evan Leutwiler are each highly creative and successful people. Shelagh is a visual and healing artist. Evan is a chef and culinary professional.

Enthralled with any form of printmaking since high school, Lauren's studio major in college and art school was printmaking. The graphic black and white bold and textured images intrigue her. Lauren is currently enjoying working in relief, etching, gelli plate, wood engraving, and carborundum techniques.

A dog lover, Lauren delights in engaging in close observation of photographs while developing her artworks of peoples' pets. Let her spend time getting to know your dog/pet...you'll end up with a fabulous original artwork!