Lori Frank is an independent artist from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with over 30 of painting experience. In 2013, she fulfilled her lifelong dream of pursuing her art full-time and jumped into creative world with both feet. Lori specializes in acrylics and oils, creating uplifting, colorful, and unique pieces. Her works have been showcased at Edmonton City Hall, Muttart Conservatory, and the Jubilee Auditorium. For 10 years, she has focused on painting Edmonton's river valley and developing her Canadiana series. In September 2018, her night cityscape, "Reflections of Light," was selected by a jury to featured by EEDC in the second publication of "Gifted," which highlights handmade items from Edmonton Made. Additionally, her painting of the rail car crossing High Level Bridge, "Riding the Rails," was included in the Gifted catalogue in September 2019.  She primarily uses acrylics to develop her Edmonton river valley series. Although she began her artistic journey with watercolors, she found acrylics to be more flexible for her unique impressionism style. Oils, Pastels, charcoal, and pencil drawing are other mediums she plans to explore again. An avid photographer, Lori captures reference material for her paintings focusing on important subjects and themes. Her distinctive painting style emerged organically during her teenage years while taking art classes. Her work has been described as "dancing with light" by 4 City Councillor and artist Aaron Paquette, who notes "your eye sort of flicks across from highlight to. It's a joy." Lori believes that it's crucial for individuals, cultures, neighbors and cities to see themselves reflected in culture and art. She aims to deepen our sense of identity and belonging through her work, stating, "It feels good to know someone recognizes the same beauty in surroundings that you do, and maybe sometimes, they uncover something new." (Excerpt from an article in Edmonton Prime Times, Dec 2, 2019). For several years, her muse has been the Edmonton river, North America's largest urban parkland. During this time, she conceived and developed her "Stairway to Heaven," "Trailblazing," and "Connector" series, continuing to create new in these themes. Through her ongoing series, Lori hopes to inspire Edmontonians and tourists to explore the city and valley firsthand fostering a deeper connection with the area. Each new painting involves an adventure into the valley to discover locations to capture and translate into her artwork. Having spent thousands of hours photographing the well-known and unique hiking trails, stairways, and bridges; then Lori breathes new life into them with her paintings. To date, she has painted over 70 pieces of the Edmonton valley and feels like she is just getting started. She is also expanding her series to include urban trails above the valley festivals, activities, and parks. In 2022 she started her night series featuring iconic Edmonton spots. Lori is grateful to paint her city and valley, considering her work a historical representation of our time. In winter 2014, Lori was interviewed, and her art was featured in a segment by Dez Melenka "On Your Street" on CTV Edmonton. She has also appeared on TV, Global TV, and was featured in the Edmonton Journal and on Capital FM. Her exhibits in 2014 included the unveiling of her river valley series at City Hall for a solo show during The Works Art and Design Festival. She was selected for a group exhibit by the River Valley Alliance and Visual Arts Alberta titled "Marking the Valley," held at the Northern and Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditoriums. In December, she showcased her "Stairway to Heaven" in a solo exhibit at the Milner Gallery. From 2014 to 2018, she held a pop-up gallery the outdoor city market. In January 2014, the City of Edmonton invited her to display her river valley art at the Winter Cities conference at the Shaw Conference Centre. that March, Lori appeared on City TV to an upcoming show with the Night of Artists at the Enjoy Centre. In July, she participated in the Artwalk on Whyte Avenue for the second time and took part in an art show during the Taste of Edmonton outside the Winspear. In August 2015, the Daffodil Gallery selected her for a carry-over exhibit from her display at Artwalk. In April 2016, a feature produced by Madelaine Skinner of NAIT's Broadcasting School aired on CTV2, highlighting the importance of managing art business in today's economy. In July 2016, "Where Edmonton" magazine listed Lori's Edmonton river valley art as a top selection to "take a piece of the city home with you" in Made in Edmonton article by Lindsay Shapka In September, the "Riverdalian" newspaper featured her painting of the Cloverdale Footbridge. On November 30, 2016, the Edmonton Journal showcased Lori's art and greeting in their holiday gift guide. From April to May 5, 2017, she held a solo art show "Valley Girl" at the Muttart Conservatory. July 5, Lori was interviewed by Bridget Ryan at the request of the Artwalk organizer to help promote the upcoming event. Until May 23, 8, she participated in the "VOTE FOR YOUR TOTE" fundraiser for the United Way, supporting those living in poverty. Thank you to everyone who voted for tote and for visiting it at the Premium Outlet Collection at International Airport—it won! On December 2, 2019, Edmonton Prime Times featured a full-page spotlight on Lori, and her artist spotlight was published Where magazine in January 2020. In 2020, Lori's new paintings of the Walterdale Bridge and Snowbird were featured in a newsletter by the Edmonton Arts Council, and a beautifully written article about her art was published in Edify Magazine. Lori's gratitude and dreams continue as she has now also embarked on her night of Edmonton. Her works are in private collections across Canada, the United States,, Australia, and New Zealand. Lori welcomes of any suitable subject matter. Inspired by nature and travel, she is always seeking beauty and inspiration in everyday life It is Lori's life's goal to bring happiness and joy into the world through her art. Her work is available directly through website's online store, at the Edmonton Arts Council's store at Churchill Square, and Etsy Canada.