Laura is the first woman with a learning Disability to win a place at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Show.

As well as being an artist, Laura is also a Quality Checker for LDE members’ Choice support and The Association of Quality Checkers. To take a look at Laura’s website where you can see and buy her work visit www.laurabroughtonartist.weebly.com.

The beautiful pencil drawing below called Post Party, was one of 1,240 chosen from 12,000 submissions and the original was snapped up by a buyer on the second private viewing day.