Over a lovely glass of Intersection Merlot, Lori and I talk about her work as a painter, artist and teacher.  She describes what influenced her to study art, and how she supports herself as an artist, with different kinds arts related jobs. Lori explains what inspires her to paint - how nature and upcycling have lead to various series, and how a red canoe painting was commissioned to take up an entire foyer!  She's constantly curious and looking for her next idea.