Toddler artist Laurent Schwarz has captured the art world’s attention by selling his vibrant paintings for up to $7,000 each. Born in 2021 in Bavaria, Germany, Laurent’s artistic journey began during a family vacation to South Tyrol, Italy, in late 2023, where he discovered a hotel art studio and quickly developed a passion for painting that has since captivated collectors around the globe.
Back home, Laurent’s parents created a small studio space just for him. His paintings often show playful, abstract versions of animals like elephants, dinosaurs, and horses. He uses brushes, rollers, scrapers, and sometimes even his hands to bring his ideas to life. His favorite colors include bright shades like purple, red, blue, yellow, and pink, and he is impressively productive, completing about one painting each week.
Laurent’s mother started sharing his artwork on Instagram in December 2023. The response was incredible, with thousands of followers quickly gathering on his account, @laurents.art. His paintings have even sold for prices up to $7,000. Collectors from various countries, including the UK and the Bahamas, have shown strong interest in acquiring his work.
In April 2024, Laurent’s pieces were displayed at ART MUC, the biggest art fair in Munich. There’s also been interest from galleries in New York eager to exhibit his work. Although a €270,000 offer was made for his debut piece titled The Fingers, his parents decided to keep it for sentimental reasons.
Laurent hasn’t only sold paintings privately. He’s also partnered with a German paint company called Relius and a wallpaper brand to feature his art on their products. All the money earned from these ventures is being saved in an account for Laurent, to be used when he turns 18.
Despite his success, Laurent’s parents are focused on ensuring that he enjoys painting without pressure. They encourage him to create at his own pace and emphasize that his happiness comes first.
Laurent’s story is a wonderful example of how creativity can flourish at any age. It also shows how the art world is open to fresh, unique voices—even from the youngest artists. His path from curious toddler to internationally recognized painter highlights how nurturing a child’s artistic spirit can lead to amazing things.
To see Laurent’s work or follow his journey, check out his website laurents.art or his Instagram @laurents.art.
References
Artnet News: A 3-year-old artist selling for $7,000.
The Guardian: I love it that a two-year-old’s paintings have created such a buzz. His brush with branding, less so.
The Times: Bidding war erupts for paintings by ‘pint-sized Picasso’ aged 2.
The Times: Two-year-old artist lands deals to sell wallpaper and branded paint.
Wikipedia: Laurent Schwarz (artist).