Artwork

Lorrie worked as a professional graphic designer from 1995 to 2015. Since then her art has continued to evolve. This site features artwork outside of her commercial design portfolio. The art created for fun.

“My creative journey has always been rooted in curiosity, play, and the pure joy of creating. I prefer having fun.”

Exhibitions

Group Exhibition

Arts Guild, Charlottetown, PEI

2013

Robots

Peake Street Studio, Charlottetown, PEI

2006

Out of Purgatory

Peake Street Studio, Charlottetown, PEI

2006

[ren]aissance

Solo Exhibition, Kier Gallery, Charlottetown, PEI

NOV 2003

Holland College Student Exhibition

Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown, PEI

MAY 1995

Artistic Projects & Awards

Artist Grants Workshop

This Town is Small’s Peake Street Collective Mentorship Initiative

2025

Juror Skills Canada

Graphic Design Competition

2006

Art Director

National Award Winning Membership Drive Video for Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce

2005

Peake Street Collective

Member

2005 to present

Interactive Multimedia Committee Member

Skills Development Holland College Interactive Multimedia Committee Member

2005

Technical Lead

Telling Stories: Narratives of Nationhood, a Canadian Culture Virtual Exhibition

2004

Art Director – Technical Lead

Virtual Tour of the Art Gallery at the Confederation Centre of the Arts

2003

Graphic Design Committee Member

Skills Development Holland College Graphic Design Committee Member

1995-2006

Awarded Graphic Design Scholarship

Graphic Communications Inc. Scholarship

1995

Awarded Art Education Bursary

PEI Council of the Arts

1994

Artist Statement

As a Canadian visual artist, my creative journey has always been rooted in curiosity, play, and the pure joy of creating. With a background in both fine art and design, I’ve developed a practice that flows seamlessly between traditional techniques such as acrylic painting, illustration and digital design.

Recently my process is deeply informed by movement, rhythm, and emotional resonance often contrasted by resistance. I’m fascinated by the parallels between art-making and the ever-shifting energy of the stock market—both driven by instinct, momentum, and the delicate tension between control and unpredictability and between energy and resistance. My work exists in that space of creativity, where spontaneity and emotion generate a visual rhythm.

Whether I’m building up digital layers or working through a physical painting, I’m driven by a desire to capture the vibrancy and motion of my subject matter. I’m also obsessed with pattern recognition—an influence drawn from everything from video games to market charts. My creative process seeks to pull moments of order from chaos, inviting the viewer to engage in that same act of discovery.

In addition to my artistic pursuits, I’ve also had the privilege of being an art educator, sharing my knowledge and passion with others. I’m dedicated to helping others unlock their own creative potential, and I find joy in watching their growth. My enthusiasm for art is something I love to pass on, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see others embrace their creativity.

Overall, I strive to create art that is not only visually striking but also stirs emotion. My commitment to my craft and to inspiring others through education makes me proud to be a part of the vibrant art community here on Prince Edward Island.