Two words: color and texture. These are what drive me to create. The vast variety of palettes available, the soothing feel of fiber in my hands, and the calm meditative motion of an age old art form lead me on a journey of creation.
      Observing land from an aerial perspective has led to a series of striped works. This, in turn, has led to exploring the use of stripes in other works. One thing always leads to another, allowing for constant experimentation.
      Mountain themes came about as my husband and I built a new home along the Blue Ridge Parkway. These pieces are vivid and alive, exaggerating the natural color and beauty of nature. I can hardly wait to see what comes next and where the love of creating will lead me on its never-ending journey.

      Lori was born and raised in the state of Vermont. She graduated from Trinity College with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Art History. She was a participant in an Art Therapy program and a Small Business Certificate recipient. She currently resides in Spruce Pine, NC enjoying life in the mountains.
      Lori's artwork has received multiple Best of Show, First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mention awards. She has shown her work in juried shows on the national level and in both juried and non-juried shows on the local level. Lori has exhibited work in juried shows at the Wayne State University's Elaine L. Jacob Gallery in Detroit, MI, the American Craft Council's 2006 Spotlight show at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Nicole's Studio and Art Gallery in Raleigh, NC, the Lee Hansley Gallery's "The Triangle's Best Art" show in Raleigh, NC, as well as other venues. Her work has been photographed for "Shuttle, Spindle, and Dyepot" magazine, been mentioned in "Our State" magazine and been featured in "The Chatham News."
      She was involved with the N.C. Arts Incubator participating as a resident artist and member of the jurying, gallery, and work committees for four years. Lori now works out of her home studio creating contemporary pieces of fiber art employing the techniques of traditional rug hooking. All pieces created are hand-dyed, hand-hooked, and have either a hand-whipped finish or are placed in a gallery type frame.
      Lori's contemporary fiber art can be found at Grovewood Gallery in Asheville, NC, Southern Spirit Gallery in Salisbury, NC, through shows and through her website. She is an exhibiting member of the Carolina Designer Craftsmen. Lori works for galleries and on commission creating both decorative and art pieces.