Featured Artist:       Lory Lockwood

It’s no surprise to find Lory Lockwood’s art exhibited in some of America’s most prestigious galleries, but it’s Lory’s depiction of machines that have a new crowd taking notice. This Photo Realism (meaning just as it sounds) painter uses reflection as her guide - and with amazing results. Perhaps it’s the seductive glow of chrome and steel that lure motorcycle and car enthusiast alike; no matter,  Lory has embraced her accidental market by touring events like the infamous “Bike Week,” which establishes new fans at every stop. And as strange fate would have it, mother nature (in a profound manner) must be Lory’s fan, too. She spared Lockwood’s beloved life’s artwork from the wrath of September’s Hurricane Katrina. The New Orleans studio received damage on the first floor - Lory’s work occupies the second…

With her family and house intact, Lory is grateful, but says now she experiences life in an “alternate universe.” Transplanted to Houston, Texas, Lory copes with her new reality by diving back into her work, painting at studio space provided by the art community. After a conversation with Lory, we believe her craving for new projects will carry her through her tough ride. And although we had a different direction mapped for Lory‘s article that brewed a few months ago, we knew it was more important to share her immediate reality - out of concern and respect.

We know that as you view some of our favorite pieces we’ve selected from her collection, you will become a fan of Lory’s, too.