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Inspire Joy & Awaken Creativity

Welcome to Tracy Loring Art! Here you'll find a place to explore nature-inspired abstract paintings, discover upcoming workshops, and find creative experiences that nurture self-expression. Browse original artwork and artful gifts while reconnecting with your creativity and the beauty of everyday life.

Artist Statement

Inspired by nature’s patterns, textures, and quiet rhythms, I create paintings that explore light, movement, and layered color. Working in acrylic, oil, watercolor, and encaustic, my intuitive process embraces spontaneity and discovery, allowing each piece to evolve organically.

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At the heart of my work is a desire to spark joy and encourage others to reconnect with their own creativity. I believe art has the power to ground us, awaken our senses, and help us see beauty in the everyday.

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In my workshops, I create a welcoming, encouraging environment where exploration is valued over perfection. I guide students through approachable techniques while inviting intuition and personal expression, helping each person build confidence and discover their own creative voice.

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Portfolio

Browse a selection of currently available and past works.

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Shop

Shop for original works and prints.

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Commissions

Learn more about commissioning a custom piece.

Workshops

Reconnect with your budding artist, create something beautiful, and have fun! 

Workshops, Events and Exhibitions

  • Woman.Art.Voices
    Woman.Art.Voices
    Fri, Mar 06
    Mohawk Valley Center For the Arts
    Mohawk Valley Center For the Arts, 410 Canal Pl, Little Falls, NY 13365, USA
    Featuring work from women artists across the region.
  • Workshop (3 days): Exploring Acrylic Inks
    Workshop (3 days): Exploring Acrylic Inks
    Mon, Mar 23
    Art School of Columbia County
    Art School of Columbia County, 1198 Co Rte 21, Ghent, NY 12075, USA
    Take a deep dive into acrylic inks with me! Over 3 days (Mar 23, 30, & Apr 13) you will learn the many ways to use inks, you'll practice what you've learned, and then create a finished work applying your learnings. All supplies included.
  • Workshop: Spring Mixed Media Landscape
    Workshop: Spring Mixed Media Landscape
    Sun, Mar 29
    Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe
    Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe, 101 State St Ste 101, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Create a spring themed landscape using acrylic ink and oil pastel
  • 2026 ACC Spring Members Show
    2026 ACC Spring Members Show
    Fri, Apr 03
    Athens Cultural Center
    Athens Cultural Center, 24 2nd St, Athens, NY 12015, USA
    Our spring members’ exhibition at the Athens Cultural Center is a lively exploration of contemporary art, where creativity and community converge in a celebration of innovation and tradition.
  • Workshop: Paint Your Pet
    Workshop: Paint Your Pet
    Sat, Apr 11
    Columbia-Greene Humane Society
    Columbia-Greene Humane Society, 111 Humane Society Rd, Hudson, NY 12534, USA
    Create expressive portraits of your furry friend using charcoal, pastels, acrylic paints, and a gel plate. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Columbia Greene Humane Society
  • Workshop (2 days): Intro to Acrylic Painting
    Workshop (2 days): Intro to Acrylic Painting
    Sat, Apr 18
    Albany
    Albany, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Dive into the fundamentals of acrylic painting in this two‑day, hands‑on class. Tracy will guide you through essential techniques—blending, building texture, glazing, and color mixing—so you can feel confident working with this versatile medium. Class meets 2 Saturdays in a row.
  • Workshop (2 days): Intro to Oil and Cold Wax
    Workshop (2 days): Intro to Oil and Cold Wax
    Sun, Apr 19
    Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe
    Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe, 101 State St Ste 101, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Learn to create unique textures combining oil paint with cold wax medium. This is a 2-day workshop over 2 consecutive Sundays.
  • Workshop (3 days): Exploring Acrylic Mediums
    Workshop (3 days): Exploring Acrylic Mediums
    Mon, Apr 20
    Art School of Columbia County
    Art School of Columbia County, 1198 Co Rte 21, Ghent, NY 12075, USA
    Join me as we dive into the world of acrylic mediums. Over 3 days together you'll learn about several types of mediums, how they are used, and how to combine them more than just acrylic paint! You'll be able to practice and apply what you've learned to create your own textured piece.
  • Workshop: Loose Floral Painting in Acrylic
    Workshop: Loose Floral Painting in Acrylic
    Sat, May 02
    CREATE Community Studios
    CREATE Community Studios, 621 River St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    Let’s paint loose, bright flowers! I’ll walk you through the techniques I used to create the flowers in our Shared Threads aprons.
  • Workshop (3 Days): From Chaos to Character, Portraits in Acrylic (Spring)
    Workshop (3 Days): From Chaos to Character, Portraits in Acrylic (Spring)
    Mon, May 11
    Art School of Columbia County
    Art School of Columbia County, 1198 Co Rte 21, Ghent, NY 12075, USA
    In this three-part workshop, you'll create a layered, expressive portrait in acrylics. You'll learn how to create abstracted underlayers with acrylic ink, a simple method for constructing faces, and glazing techniques to add depth and texture. Class meets May 11, 18, & Jun 1.
  • Workshop (3 Days): From Chaos to Character, Portraits in Acrylic
    Workshop (3 Days): From Chaos to Character, Portraits in Acrylic
    Mon, Sep 14
    Art School of Columbia County
    Art School of Columbia County, 1198 Co Rte 21, Ghent, NY 12075, USA
    In this three-part workshop, you'll create a layered, expressive portrait in acrylics. You'll learn how to create abstracted underlayers with acrylic ink, a simple method for constructing faces, and glazing techniques to add depth and texture. Class meets Sept 14, 21, & Oct 5.

Past Events and Exhibitions

  • Workshop: Charcoal Portraits on the Gel Plate
    Workshop: Charcoal Portraits on the Gel Plate
    Sun, Mar 22
    Athens Cultural Center
    Athens Cultural Center, 24 2nd St, Athens, NY 12015, USA
    Create expressive portraits using a charcoal transfer technique with a gel plate. No drawing skills required! Please bring a 5" x 7" printed paper copy of the portrait you would like to create.
  • Workshop: Art.Work.Space Youth Art Program
    Workshop: Art.Work.Space Youth Art Program
    Sat, Mar 14
    Albany Center Gallery
    Albany Center Gallery, 48 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
    Mixed media workshop for youth ages 13-18.
  • Workshop: Messy Flowers
    Workshop: Messy Flowers
    Sun, Mar 01
    Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe
    Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe, 101 State St Ste 101, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Learn to paint loose flowers in acrylics
  • Workshop: Messy Flowers
    Workshop: Messy Flowers
    Sun, Feb 15
    Athens Cultural Center
    Athens Cultural Center, 24 2nd St, Athens, NY 12015, USA
    Learn to paint loose, expressive florals in acrylic. You'll learn how to mix vibrant colors and create harmony, use brushwork to create unique textures, and how to layer acrylics for depth. All supplies included!
  • Showcase Exhibition I: Woodstock School of Art
    Showcase Exhibition I: Woodstock School of Art
    Sat, Feb 14
    Woodstock School of Art Inc
    Woodstock School of Art Inc, 2470 NY-212, Woodstock, NY 12498, USA
    Featuring student work from a selection of instructors at the Woodstock School of Art.
  • Workshop: Abstract Faces in Acrylic Inks
    Workshop: Abstract Faces in Acrylic Inks
    Sun, Feb 08
    Schenectady
    Schenectady, 101 State St Ste 101, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Learn to create loose, abstract faces using acrylic inks.
  • Meet the Artist: Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival - Grand Gala
    Meet the Artist: Albany Chef's Food and Wine Festival - Grand Gala
    Sat, Jan 24
    Albany
    Albany, 55 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
    Join me at the Meet the Artist event during the Grand Gala! I will have a piece up for auction. A wonderful way to support the arts and have a wonderful time!
  • All In 2026: Bear & Bird Gallery
    All In 2026: Bear & Bird Gallery
    Fri, Jan 23
    Schenectady
    Schenectady, 160 Jay St M, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Artists from the capital region are welcome to join Bear and Bird's annual ALL IN show. The exhibition kicks off on January 23 and runs through March 22, 2026. Save the date for the Artist Reception on Friday, February 20 from 5-8 pm too!
  • What Flavor Looks Like
    What Flavor Looks Like
    Fri, Jan 23
    Albany
    Albany, 55 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
    Joining forces, Nelly Turner, Owner of Nelly's Treats, and Local Artist Tracy Loring host a playful, hands-on seminar where you will sip on sparkling rose, enjoy handcrafted chocolate pairings, and grab a paintbrush to turn flavor and feeling into art. No rules, just taste, sip & create.
  • Workshop: From Chaos to Character, Discovering Portraits in Acrylic
    Workshop: From Chaos to Character, Discovering Portraits in Acrylic
    Thu, Jan 22
    Art School of Columbia County
    Art School of Columbia County, 1198 Co Rte 21, Ghent, NY 12075, USA
    In this 3 day workshop we’ll explore the process of intuitively discovering a portrait amidst a background. You’ll learn a simple method for creating facial proportions and how to glaze to add depth and texture. We’ll meet weekly for three weeks.
  • Workshop: Finding Your Mark
    Workshop: Finding Your Mark
    Sun, Jan 18
    Schenectady
    Schenectady, 101 State St Ste 101, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Find what makes you uniquely you. We'll explore mark making with various media including watercolor, oil pastel, watercolor sticks, ink, and more!
  • ACG Annual Members' Show
    ACG Annual Members' Show
    Fri, Jan 16
    Albany
    Albany, 48 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
    ACG’s Annual Members' Show highlights and recognizes a wide range of talented ACG members, bringing together a dynamic cross-section of artists, diverse in medium and degree of expertise. Opening reception Jan 16, 5 - 8 PM.
  • Arlene's Member Show
    Arlene's Member Show
    Fri, Dec 12
    Albany
    Albany, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Arlene's Artist Materials and the R Gallery at Arlene’s are thrilled to announce the return of our third annual Arlene’s Member Show. This group exhibition features work of local artists and creatives who are currently participating in the Arlene’s Membership Program. Reception Dec 12, 4:30 - 5:30pm
  • Colonie Art League Holiday Show and Sale
    Colonie Art League Holiday Show and Sale
    Sun, Dec 07
    Loudonville
    Loudonville, 629 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211, USA
    Annual show featuring works from local artists and members of the Colonie Art League.
  • Workshop: Holiday Cards on the Gel Plate
    Workshop: Holiday Cards on the Gel Plate
    Sat, Dec 06
    Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe
    Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe, 101 State St Ste 101, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Let’s get festive! We’ll be using the gel plate to create 6 cards and envelopes just in time for the holidays.
  • Member Show: Art School of Columbia County
    Member Show: Art School of Columbia County
    Sat, Nov 22
    Ghent
    Ghent, 1198 Co Rte 21, Ghent, NY 12075, USA
    As the holiday season approaches, and the year comes to a close, we invite you to join us for our Annual Member Show - a Joyful tradition that brings our creative community together to showcase the talent, heart, and dedication of our member artists. Opening reception Nov 22.
  • Gallery 5 Pop-Up: Grateful for Art
    Gallery 5 Pop-Up: Grateful for Art
    Fri, Nov 14
    Electric City Apartments
    Electric City Apartments, 240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Juried exhibition featuring works from artists across the Capital Region. I will have 3 pieces in this show.
  • Charcoal Portraits on the Gel Plate
    Charcoal Portraits on the Gel Plate
    Sun, Nov 02
    Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe
    Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe, 101 State St Ste 101, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
    Create portraits on the gel plate with charcoal and a black and white printout or photocopy.

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