About Laura Munz

 

Hi there,

I’m Laura Munz, and I’m proud to sell my brother Jonathan Munz’s beautiful artwork. Day to day, I manage our Paint By Munzy art gallery in Waterloo, Ontario, and I often get asked about my background, so I thought I’d share a bit about myself here.

I started working in restaurants at a young age. My first job was at a breakfast buffet, where I made waffles, flipped omelettes, and cleared tables. Since then, I’ve worked in nearly every type of restaurant you can imagine—breakfast spots, chain restaurants, cafes, hostels, wine bars, and fine dining. With over 15 years of experience, hospitality has taught me invaluable people and customer service skills. My outgoing personality and love for entertaining others have served me well. After years of hands-on experience in the industry, I transitioned into consulting for small to medium-sized venues, organizing menus, managing inventory, and training staff. The fast-paced and ever-changing nature of the restaurant business was something I loved, and it fit perfectly with the lifestyle I wanted.

Rather than going to college or university, I gained my education through real-world experiences, working and living around the world in places like China, Australia, and Suriname, with plenty of backpacking and travel in between. I feel incredibly fortunate to hold a Canadian passport and to have had the limitless opportunities it’s provided. Giving back in whatever way I can is priority for me.

Over a decade ago, I sold my first painting for my brother. From those humble beginnings, Jonathan and I have successfully built our independent gallery and online art business, “Paint By Munzy.” Over the past 15 years, we’ve shipped thousands of Munzy originals and prints to art collectors across Canada and beyond, and we continue to see exciting growth year after year.

When I’m not busy with the gallery, you’ll find me in the forest or at home, giving my dog, Bettie, a belly rub. Family and friends mean the world to me, so I spend a lot of time catching up with loved ones—whether it’s over the phone or at a greasy spoon diner over breakfast. I’m also a synchronized figure skater (yes, it’s a real sport) and I’m not afraid to fall down, though that ice is tough!

I’m inspired by empathetic people who treat others and nature with respect, tread lightly, and live with passion, purpose, integrity, and honesty. I’m especially grateful for those who dare to be different and make time to think outside the box.

I love connecting with others, so if you ever want to bounce a creative idea off someone, feel free to reach out!