

Stairway to Heaven Series, Trailblazing Series and Connector Series
Gallery of Edmonton's river valley
I focused full time on "Stairway to Heaven" and my "Trailblazing" series of Edmonton's river valley from January 2013 to the end of May 2014 for my exhibit at The Works Art and Design Festival. They are series of various stairs, trails and seasons leading to, or in our beautiful valley. Both series were unveiled and a featured exhibit titled River Valley Coordinates on June 19 - July 1, 2014 at city hall for the festival. Originals, giclee canvas reproductions and smaller reproductions on paper are for sale, enquire within or go to my online store (see above and below). If you would like a private showing, contact me and come for a visit. Or check out my shows tab above and follow me on social media to see my latest projects and which market or festival I will be at.
I am continuing these series and have started another series of bridges - my Connector series of Edmonton. My first bridge painting was of the fireworks that took place on Canada Day over the newly lit 109 Street Bridge. The painting is called Celebration! I also recently completed my fourth painting of my Connector Series; it is a footbridge in Capilano. I'm also continuing my series with activities we can do outside to enjoy our river valley and the beauty of nature.
Do you have a favourite trail, stairway or bridge of our beautiful river valley that you'd like me to paint? Or, do you have an idea for a great location? I'm open to painting anything that you think would be a fit and I'd like to hear from you. I have now painted 61 paintings of Edmonton's beautiful river valley and look forward to continuing to capture it one painting at a time. Below my gallery you will find my artist statement about these series.
Stairway to Heaven Series, Trailblazing Series and Connector Series
Gallery of Edmonton's river valley

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On the Wings of an Angel, dedicated to Captain Jenn Casey, CFS Snowbirds
This is my latest painting of the river valley. It is a new location and stairway in the Northeast park of the valley overlooking the North Saskatchewan Valley and by the Quarry Golf Course. The original was created for the person responsible for the design of this new stairway. Reproductions of it are now available. Sizes are from 12"x12" all the way up to a 40". I will also have greeting cards available shortly.
This piece was painted for a clients birthday. Her and her hubby love walking in this amazing spot located in Laurier Park with their dog. Reproductions of it are now available and in stock (12"x16") paper prints and greeting cards.
I finally got a chance to paint this whimsical painting of the ice break up on the the North Saskatchewan River. I call them icecicles... This original of the sunset over the water is 12"x16" acrylics on a deep birch wood panel. The reproductions are available now in both paper and canvas. Click on the link for more details.
I finally got a chance to paint the new Walterdale bridge for a client and am selling various sized reproductions of it as well as it in greeting cards now. Check it out on my online store.
This fall painting was created for Connie. The original was 30"x40" so reproduction sizes are available up to that size on canvas. I now have paper prints of it available that are 12"x16" and are $45 each. It is now part of my Trailblazing series in my collections. Contact me with any other questions
There's a beautiful walk in the valley on trails on the West end that lead around the John Janzen nature centre and Fort Edmonton Park. The North Saskatchewan river is right beside you just outside of the path of trees. I loved this private bench in the setting. The original is now sold. I am now also selling paper prints of it the same size or canvas giclee prints that size and up to 16"x16" for those that want to supersize it.
The trail by Victoria Park Road and 116 Street... Original sold to Dianne Assaly via River Valley Conservation Society Giclee canvas reproductions (same size as original) avail, and other sizes as well as 12"x12" reproductions on paper. Enquire direct. Lori Frank, Edmonton river valley artist
I've wanted to paint this spot in our valley for awhile. Entering Government House park and McKinnon Ravine. The original was 12"x12" acrylics on wood and is in The Melton's collection. Reproductions of it are now available.
The sidewalk along River Valley Road is always full of runners, walkers, cyclers and people sitting by the river. The original is now in Margaret McVea's collection.
Louise McKinney park. This original is now sold and in the Stadel's collection. Acrylics on Canvas, 20" x 20" Reproductions of this and all of my series are available. Enquire within Lori Frank, Edmonton river valley
I finally painted the stairs by the Royal Glenora! The original is Gloria Letwin's. Acrylics on Canvas Giclee on canvas reproductions (same size as original 20"x20") - available 12" x 12" reproductions on paper avail. Click on my online store to purchase. Lori Frank, Edmonton art
This fall staircase is located beside the hotel Macdonald. The staircase is now torn down to make room for the funicular that is being installed. The original is acrylics on canvas, 20'x20". The original is in John J. McDonald, III's private collection, reproductions are available. Giclee on canvas reproductions (same size as original) - available 12" x 12" reproductions on paper Click on my online store to purchase. Lori Frank, Edmonton art
Original is now in Paul Thompson's collection it is 12"x12" acrylics on wood. The beautiful sidewalk on Victoria Promenade by the river valley. Reproductions are now available.
This is such a popular cycling, running and walking trail in our valley. I painted this from a photo I took from the overpass on 142st. Mckinnon ravine is breathtakingly beautiful. The original is 20"x20", acrylics on canvas. It is now in Deb Hammacher's collection in Atlanta, Georgia. I also have reproductions available as well.