Lori Putnam
    Lori’s interest in art began before she was 5 years old. By age 11, she had won her first student competition and used the $5.00 prize to purchase pencils and a large sketchpad. As an adult, she managed her own successful graphic design company for more than 13 years while continuing to study art independently. She has studied with world-class artists Scott Christensen, Michael Shane Neal, Jason Saunders, Quang Ho, Kim English and others. Lori is fortunate to share the legacy of a respected line of artists rooted in John Singer Sargent, and shares her rich lineage by teaching these same principles to her own students in both the United States, and abroad. She credits her love of learning and dedication to the challenge, to her friend, mentor, and accomplished artist, Dawn Whitelaw. 
    The artist’s most recognized paintings are in oil, although she enjoys working other mediums as well. Her award-winning works, whether produced in the studio or en plein air, embody creative composition, skillful brushwork, and masterful use of color. As for her subject matter, it can be anything. “Seemingly ordinary moments and objects become meaningful when you look for their beauty.” Lori says every work is like a “time capsule,” stating, “It’s about interpreting a moment, painting from life, capturing the light’s effects, and translating all of that to the canvas for others to experience.”