Lori Hanson - An Artist Becoming . . .
I consider myself an abstract artist and paint in acrylic and watercolor mostly – I have been exploring mixed media more recently and greatly enjoying this medium - it seems that so much reveals itself when it has the avenue of expression.

France, Impressionist Painters, and Fashion Design have been my passion in life. My favorite French Impressionist Painter is Monet. When I enjoy Monet's Art ... I am looking at a Great Mind who allowed himself to paint without overly defining what he was painting. He allowing himself to express - and in the freedom of not being defined he played with color and form - and in that moment he was creating with Joy. So when we gaze at his art we intuitively feel his Vibrant Joy - it is both uplifting and inspiring to all. To me - this is true art - it is fine art - or refined art.

I'd like to think of myself as an Artist who is much like Monet and is in the process of becoming. I love vibrant color - I am passionate about learning to master it's use in technique - and I am still exploring ideas that have been on hold for a long time. These ideas are speaking to me – and I want to let them reveal themselves.

In the creation of art there is often a story to tell - how the art comes forth as revelation and divine inspiration - and how the heart is moved in a new way. You will find me sharing these stories when I describe a painting - because for me it is about art that is created with heart and meaning.

Please send me a email and share your thoughts about my art - and portfolio - I would love to hear from you. Please let me know if you would like to be included in our email database - I am building a contact list of artists and art lovers to create an Artist Community database. The Artist Community is about creating heart connections and interacting with people who are of like mind – to support and revere Art and Artists. I am also interested in reciprocal linking - as long as your web site resonates and it feels right to recommend.

I invite you to bookmark my portfolio and sign-up for our Art Showing Email Updates - as the summer progresses I will be posting more and more new paintings.

You can become a friend on Facebook and receive event updates – http://www.facebook.com/passionateartist - the Summer Art Show 2009 is one of many I will be hosting.