Lori Strom was born Lori-Anne Lipsack in the Canadian city of Nelson, B.C. in 1961. She purchased a small Custom Framing/Art business in Lethbridge (operating as L.A.Gallery from December 1993–May of 2016, now operating as L.A.Gallery 2.0) and found that selling and framing the works of other Artists kept her creativity alive. An Artist since a very early age, Lori took a break from painting due to the demands of owning a business. Lori now predominantly works in Acrylics but was originally trained in oils. She has worked in watercolor, pencil crayon, charcoal and pastels. Lori has explored many styles, including pointillism, but always seems to find her way back to realism. Her dream had always been to visit Monet’s Garden in Giverny France and explore the place where the World’s most famous Impressionist found his inspiration. In June 2019 that trip became a reality, and it didn’t disappoint. She currently resides in Red Deer, AB with her Boyfriend Fred. Recently retired, she hopes to paint even more prolifically.
About
"An art lover since an early age, I am now just realizing my dream of being an actual "Artist". The works of talented painters I have around me is a large part of my inspiration. I will keep learning and trying new things while staying true to my own style.
ART SHOWS/COMPETITIONS, CV
Group Shows:
2024 July- Chapter Challenge Competition and Online Exhibit, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2024 June- 365 Calendar Competition and Online Exhibit 2024, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2024 June- 37th Annual Clothesline Art Market, Leighton Art Centre, Millarville, AB
2024 April- Online Federation Showcase, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2024 April- Spring Show & Sale, Calgary Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Haysboro Community Center, Calgary, AB2023 October- Success!- Exhibition of Successful Applicants for AFCA (Associate)/SFCA (Senior) status within the Federation of Canadian Artists, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC. (I was awarded AFCA status)
2023 October- Nature Trust of British Columbia - Artist of the Year Award and Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2023 June- Chapter Challenge Competition and Online Exhibit, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2022 May- Farm and Field, Monashee Arts Council, Village Art Gallery, Lumby, BC
2022 March- Spring Show, Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists, The Old Courthouse, Kamloops, BC
2022 April- Through the Looking Glass/Selfie, Monashee Arts Council, Village Art Gallery, Lumby, BC
2022 February- Macro-Unusual ways of Seeing, Monashee Arts Council, Village Art Gallery, Lumby, BC
2021 September- Chapter Challenge Competition and Online Exhibit, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC (received Honorable Mention for “Wheels”)
2021 June- Oasis 2021 Regional Art Show, Okanagan Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Peachland Art Gallery
2021 May- 2021 365 Calendar Competition and Online Exhibit, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2021 April- Grizzli Spring Show, Okanagan Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Grizzli Winery, Kelowna, BC
2021 February- Almost Spring Show, Okanagan Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Grizzli Winery, Kelowna, BC (received Third Place for “Vallensole, France”)
2020 September- Spring Show, Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists, The Old Courthouse, Kamloops, BC(received Honorable Mention for “Camouflage”)
2020 August- Vancouver Salon Exhibit, Federation Gallery,Vancouver, BC
2020 August- Oasis 2020 Regional Art Show, Okanagan Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Online Exhibition
2020 June Landscape Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2020 March- Muse Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2020 February- Abstracted Exhibition, Federation Gallery, Online Exhibition
2020 January- Postcard Competition, Federation Gallery, Online Exhibition
2020 January- Artists’ Choice Exhibition, Federation Gallery,Vancouver, BC
2019 December- 10 Squared Exhibition, Federation Gallery,Vancouver, BC
2019 November-Juried into the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA)
2019 August- Annual Art Show, Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE), Armstrong, BC (received First in Category and First Overall for “Slow”)
2019 July- Annual Ribbon Show, Armstrong Spallumcheen Art Gallery, Armstrong, BC (received Second in Category for “Paris; Lori”)
2018 August- Annual Art Show, Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE), Armstrong, BC (received First in Category and First Overall for “The Watch”)
2018 July- Annual Ribbon Show, Armstrong Spallumcheen Art Gallery, Armstrong, BC (received Second in Category for “Langley; Fred” and First in Category & Second in People’s Choice for “Wheels”)
2012 September- Art Walk, L.A. Gallery, Lethbridge, AB
PUBLICATIONS
2021 Macdonald Realty Calendar