Essence of Laurel
Laurel D. Rund — artist and writer

Welcome to Essence of Laurel

A Journey Through Art, Words & Reflections on Life.

Come sit with me for a moment. I'm Laurel D. Rund, and through Art from the Heart, I bring together visual art, poetry, reflective prose, and video to explore transformation, resilience, connection, and the extraordinary found in ordinary life.

My creative journey grew out of a season of profound grief and loss. In time, it opened into a new life of creativity, meaning, and expression. More recently, that journey has expanded into video artistry, where imagery, words, music, and movement come together in ways that deepen the experience. You can explore this side of my work in Art in Motion.

My art and my words are intertwined. One always inspires the other.

If you'd like to sit with these themes a little longer, visit Laurel's Blog for reflections on creativity, transformation, aging, spirituality, and the experiences that shape us. And if something here speaks to you, Art from the Heart on Etsy offers artwork, books, journals, and meaningful gifts for yourself or someone you love.

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Laurel's Blog

Shaped By Fire by Laurel D. Rund

July 1, 2025

Shaped By Fire by Laurel D. Rund

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The Bench Beckons, Where Stillness Speaks by Laurel D. Rund

May 23, 2025

The Bench Beckons, Where Stillness Speaks by Laurel D. Rund

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What Shaped Me by Laurel D. Rund

August 13, 2026

What Shaped Me by Laurel D. Rund

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This Puzzle Called Life by Laurel D. Rund

January 22, 2026

This Puzzle Called Life by Laurel D. Rund

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Gratitude and Presence

November 26, 2025

Gratitude and Presence

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Beautiful Lost Places by Laurel D. Rund

November 20, 2025

Beautiful Lost Places by Laurel D. Rund

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Strength and Glory - Elegy to a Tree

November 11, 2025

Strength and Glory - Elegy to a Tree

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Essence   Video by Laurel D. Rund

Essence - What part of you is still waiting to come alive? Essence grew from one of my original artworks and became a song about awakening to the part of ourselves that still dreams, creates, and reaches toward possibility.

It is a reminder that no matter where we are in life, there is always more within us waiting to be discovered. I invite you to watch, listen, and perhaps reconnect with something in yourself that is ready to emerge.  Laurel D. Rund

WORDS MATTER  A Pause - A Thought - A New Perspective.

Words Matter — Laurel D. Rund

Words Matter brings together my original quote art, pairing inspiring words with vibrant, expressive designs created to uplift, encourage, and spark reflection. More than a collection of words and images, it offers a moment to pause, discover a message that speaks to you, and perhaps see something from a new perspective. Keep it close for a little inspiration when you need it, or give it as a thoughtful gift to someone who appreciates beauty, meaning, and words that touch the heart.

— Laurel D. Rund

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