About me

Hi, I'm Lauren, an artist at heart who finally decided to take the plunge and share my creations with the world. Art has always been my passion, though I initially chose a career in nursing. As my kids grew older, I returned to painting and began experimenting with different media—resins, plasters, clay, inks, even gourd carving! My love for resin, thanks to my chemistry background, eventually led me to jewelry-making.

For the past two years, I gifted my pieces to friends and family until they encouraged me to start selling. So, after two years of brainstorming, I landed on the perfect name: The Kaw Collective. 

Inspired by my favorite place—the Kaw River—where I spend hours rowing and paddleboarding. It’s also home to the blue heron, a graceful companion that often follows me along the water and that I consider my spirit animal.

One day, I hope to have a studio where artists can come together to share, showcase, and create. Until then, thank you for joining me on this journey as I navigate the world of online sales!