At an early age, Lori Levin was destined to be an artist. After winning an award in a local art contest at the young age of 9, she started serious art instruction. As a 13 year old, she was invited to attend college preparatory classes at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Little did she know that was where she would later receive her BFA, with honors, in 1994. Lori has always had a close bond with animals. She has always surrounded herself with them and currently uses them as the subjects of her art. Strong knowledge of animal anatomy was gained from hands on experience by working at the race track and managing her large equine boarding facility. Graphite and traditional oil paints are her mediums of choice. Her pieces are realistic and exquisitely detailed yet still have an impressionistic flair. Each piece she creates touches her deeply as if the animal was a part of her own family. Truly relating and feeling for subjects is what makes her work so successful. Currently her work is part of the permanent collection of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in New Jersey. She was the cover artist for the April 2002 and August 2003 issues of the Equine Marketer and was featured in the July 2001 edition of the Horse News and selected as one of 6 artists for a special canine art exhibition at Sagemore Gallery, Ocean City, NJ, benefiting the Humane Society. The artist is well known for her work and has completed many private commissions. She is currently accepting commissions for horse, small animal and people portraits in oil or graphite. Don't forget to visit her website www.soulfulstudios.com to see her pet portraits. Check out the link to her blog www.soulfulstudios.blogspot.com as well to see works in progress. Thank you.