Meet Lori

Hello

Welcome, I am so glad you are here.

My name is Lori and I am an abstract artist creating from my studio in Norman, Oklahoma. Through vibrant colors and rich textures, my art if designed to capture a single, powerful feeling: the unabashed joy of everyday living.

My path to creating joyful art was born out of the deepest darkness. In 2012, I tragically lost my 20 year old son to suicide. The grief and trauma that followed felt insurmountable. Looking for a way to process the pain I picked up a paintbrush as a form of therapy. When I started I fully expected my canvases to turn out dark and heavy to match the weight in my heart.

As the years passed, a beautiful shift happened. The paintings pouring out of me weren’t dark at all. They were filled with explosive bursts of color, thick texture and radiant energy. That was the moment I realized something profound, my heart knew exactly what it needed to survive. It was searching for the light again.

Today painting remains a vital practice for managing my mental health. I create art to remind myself, and the people around me, that joy can grow in the aftermath of tragedy.

When you bring one of my original pieces or prints into your home, my hope is that it serves visual reminder of happiness for you. Never be afraid to fill your walls with bold, unapologetic color. Your home should be a sanctuary of light and I am honored to contribute to that through my art.