Lori Clipperton
Currently I am a Visual Studies student at the University of Calgary taking the Studio Concentration program in the Faculty of Arts. I enjoy working with a variety of mediums, like oil and acrylic painting, collage works, photography and audio art. I recently completed a series based around the idea of “Story – The Dance of Life”. The series includes themes such as Joy, Journey, Rebuilding, and Relationships. I draw my inspiration from personal experiences and observations of others. In my spare time I can be found: researching, writing short stories, gardening and making art cards.
As a young girl I was interested in crafts, sewing clothes and altering store bought patterns, always wanting to wear something a little different than my peers. When I became a mother I introduced my children to crafts, sewing and knitting just like my mother had done with me. When my children were at school and I had time on my hands outside of family and volunteering I ventured into cake decorating, fulfilling the Clipperton family tradition of having special birthday cakes. After taking a few cake decorating courses I could be found delivering specially designed cakes to various events. I changed my focus from edible art in 2000 when I began taking University classes.
I first applied to the University of Calgary as a part-time unclassified student, taking many classes through Weekend University. My first U of C class was Drawing I, my next class was an English Drama Literature Class. Thoroughly enjoying myself immersed in learning I continued taking one or two courses a year. In the fall of 2005 I was accepted into the Faculty of Humanities, and later I completed an art portfolio. In the fall of 2008 I was accepted as an art major and in the Fall of 2009 I was accepted into the Studio Concentration program. I am now part way through my 4th year of studies, hopefully it will not take too long before I graduate. My art work can be seen through this website as well as the http://www.imagekind.com/loriclipperton-posters (imagekind Website). Enjoy !