Laura Cirra is an award-winning Artist who loves animals; especially cats, dogs and birds. When enjoying the Charles M. Schulz Peanuts comic strip and animated features as a child she became enthralled with Snoopy and Woodstock and would often recreate the scenes. Laura’s love of Walt Disney’s animated movies, the detailed scenes and colorful characters (i.e. the Cheshire Cat), also inspired her to create art. The Peanuts and Disney illustration styles continue to influence her art.
Laura was so enthused when she was awarded first place in the Wisconsin State Fair’s Young People’s Art Exhibition for her illustrated pencil drawing “Teabags on a Box”. The blue ribbon award (which interestingly faded to purple) included a galleria display in Milwaukee’s First Wisconsin Center and a summer studio scholarship at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. As a Fine Arts student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Laura excelled while she explored her artistic talents, earning the Dean’s List honor. View Laura's fine art gallery.
Laura continues to explore fresh ideas for her art while enjoying the challenge of designing the perpetual variety of items in her gift shop where she was thrilled to receive “Today’s Best Award” for her Purple Cats pet bowl design; seems the Purple Cat is quite the inspirational muse. She is also encouraged with each Zazzle Editor's Pick she receives for her designs on some of Zazzle's products that really stand out from the crowd. Laura is so delighted to know people worldwide are enjoying her artwork on their personalized cards and gifts.
“Hand-picked as an example of creativity at its finest. Out of thousands of products on Zazzle, yours was chosen for being one of the best!”