About the Artist Lori Silzer

For up and coming artist Lori Silzer, there is no choice, illustration is in her blood. Art feeds her soul.

For nine years, this passion took the form of a career as a graphic designer and illustrator at the University of Saskatchewan. Following the University, Lori’s commitment to graphic design flourished in her own small business for many years.

In 1996 she made the decision to return to school and further her education. She directed her career down a new path within the health care profession. Although her career choice changed, her passion for art remained. Lori took several art classes and workshops from some of the many talented Canadian wildlife artists that have inspired her. She began to develop her own unique style and technique of painting wildlife with a medium she truly enjoys, soft pastels.

Lori’s ability to capture both realism and idealism together in her wildlife paintings is unmistakable. In 2002, she was encouraged to share her fine works of art with others. It didn’t take long for fine art connoisseurs to recognize the unique quality and attention to detail in Lori’s masterful wildlife pieces, and to purchase her original pastel paintings for their collections. Under her fine hand, the animals that she paints come alive. "I’m not really a naturalist," she comments, "but wildlife is such a perfect subject. It has infinite beauty."

Lori also credits her move towards furthering her art career to her family and friends. "I would not be were I am today, if it were not for their encouragement and support."

Her original works of art have garnered several prestigious awards and best of show honours. In 2005, she was asked to judge in the annual Reflections of Nature Art Show and Competition.

"My dream," she says, "is to become a successful artist and provide pleasure to others through my paintings. My individual style is continually evolving, and I love to breathe life into my art."

Lori is also known for her generosity. She has donated several works of art to various charitable organizations to aid in their fund raising.

For more information about anything you have seen on the website, please contact Lori at: Lori@WildlifeWorksofArt.com

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