Lori Hoddinott - a Canadian artist of Newfoundland descent - was born in 1962 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She was educated throughout Canada, including Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa. She left her family’s automotive business in 1992 to pursue instead her own creative visions, developing her painting, pyrography, sculpting and woodworking skills while raising a National award winning pedigreed herd of Scottish Highland Cattle. Her original artworks, limited-edition prints and sculptures are in public and private collections across North America, Europe, and Australia. She and her husband, Mark Fraser continue to reside on their historic farm in Renfrew County where they create painted works of art, sculptures, carvings, stained glass, and reproduction heritage furniture. Their creations are sold worldwide through their website as well as traditional venues.
The modern style of her paintings reflect a modern fantastical essence, the women featured are sultry in suggestion, the men strong and forward thinking. Alongside people of her own creation, she enjoys painting celebrities, politicians, and commissioned portraits.
