Hi, I’m Laura Lemur.

Welcome to my colorful corner of creativity.

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About Me

It all began with Fan Characters…

Before I ever created my own characters or thrifted art, I fell in love with drawing the worlds I adored — Neopets, Sonic the Hedgehog, and the quirky universes that fueled my imagination. Fan art taught me who I was as an artist long before I knew the word “artist.”

See My Fan Art
A digital drawing of Amy Rose, a character from Sonic the Hedgehog, with bright pink hair styled in a large volume and a confident expression, dressed in a white jacket, dark pants with sparkles, and holding a large sword over her shoulder, set again
A cartoon depiction of a blue, fantasy creature with long black hair, yellow eyes, and bat-like wings, striking a confident pose.
A cute cartoon unicorn with a pastel rainbow mane and tail, sleeping on fluffy clouds with a pink background and sparkling stars.
A cartoon drawing of a sinister clown with lion-like hair, fangs, and a ruffled collar, lying on a red surface with a black background, looking up at the viewer.

…Then I discovered my own worlds…

As I kept drawing, my style evolved into something uniquely mine — bold lines, soft colors, whimsical characters, and slice-of-life illustrations that feel like warm nostalgia. My original art is where my inner world comes to life.

Browse Original Art
A cartoon witch riding a broomstick in front of a large bright yellow moon, surrounded by purple and pink clouds and stars.
A cartoon character with brown hair, beard, and orange eyes, wearing an orange hat with chopsticks, sitting among yellow flowers and large green leaves in a flowerpot.
A surreal painting of a person with a large slice of layered cake as a head, holding a smaller cake, with a penguin sitting on the table. There is a giant, layered pink cake with cherries on top next to them. The scene includes various bowls of fruit
Two cartoon dachshunds with brown fur touching noses, holding paws, and wearing red and pink collars with gold tags, set against a pink background.
A colorful illustration of a young girl with curly hair and big eyes standing on a log in a river, surrounded by trees and two tigers, with a sunset sky in the background.

…And now, I turn thrifted treasures into art.

Artsy Fartsy Thrift is the playful part of my studio — where forgotten objects, vintage finds, and thrift store oddities get a new story. I love transforming everyday items into bright, character-filled pieces that feel alive again.

Explore Artsy Fartsy Thrift
Colorful painted block with the words "BE A LOVE, COLORFUL" and five small gummy bear figures in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple on top.
Decorated gingerbread house with icing and candy, featuring a gingerbread man and festive decorations.
Pink and purple mermaid-shaped figurine of a cat with a crown on its head, closed eyes, and a necklace with rhinestones.

Behind the Art: Thoughts, process notes, and creative life moments.

  • The Weight of the Years: A Story of Highs, Lows, and Cautious Optimism

    I’ve always considered myself a cautious optimist—someone who looks for the silver lining while keeping their feet firmly on the ground. Yet, there is one area of my life where that optimism has been tested for decades: my relationship with my weight. Today, I want to pull back the curtain and talk about the role weight has played in my life—the good, the bad, and the undeniably ugly.

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  • A Chicagoan in Kansas City: The One Where I Finally Flew

    One of the many things that kept me busy last month was a work conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Since this was my first flight in my life, I want to give you the personal highlights. Consider this my unfiltered, cheeky take on a trip to the Show-Me State.

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    Skyline of Kansas City with a park in the foreground and a large building with flags, overlaid with purple paint strokes and white text that says 'Kansas City: Worth the Flight?'

  • The Great Reselling Experiment: How I Built a Business and Why I Walked Away

    My little business was called the Vintage Lemur. So, if it was doing well, why did I stop? That's what we're going to get into today. I’ll walk you through what inspired me to start, the day-to-day experience, and why I eventually decided to close up shop.

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    Decorative collection of animal figures including a lion, a dog, and two ceramic dolls with a purple banner reading "Why I Stopped Reselling" covering part of the objects.
Cartoon girl with brown curly hair in a purple top, black and white striped skirt, purple shoes, and white socks, standing with one hand on her hip and smiling against a purple background.

The artist behind the lemur

I’m Laura — a lifelong creator, upcycler, illustrator, and lover of all things nostalgic. My work is playful, heartfelt, character-driven, and always evolving. Thank you for wandering into my little world.

About Laura