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Lori Dunn
BSc., AFC, SAA, SSA, SONSI
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Lori Dunn is one of Canada’s premiere scratchboard artists. Enrolled in painting classes as a child, and encouraged throughout school, it was presumed that she would continue to pursue an artistic career. With a passion and keen interest in animals, however, Lori steered naturally to the sciences. Graduating with a BSc. in Zoology she entered into a 15 year career as a professional zookeeper.
These years of experience working with exotic animals gave her a deep appreciation for the need to protect habitat and endangered species. After several years as a zookeeper and naturalist, Lori resumed her artistic endeavours finding a way to combine her artistic ability and her desire to conserve nature. Most artworks come with a write up on the conservation status of the species and its importance to our environment. As well, she often donates a portion of sales to various conservation organizations.
As a zookeeper, Lori has worked with a vast array of animals ranging from the tiniest invertebrates to elephants and gorillas. Her special area of interest and knowledge, however, is that of reptiles and amphibians. She continues to educate others on the importance of these creatures in our ecosystems, and strives to break down some of the misconceptions regarding many persecuted species through her artistic endeavours.
Working mainly in scratchboard, Lori finds it allows her the control over detail that she strives for. These black and white clayboard engravings produce works of art with incredible realism and quality of light, and are considered by many artists to be one of the most difficult mediums to master.
Lori Dunn’s art has won prestigious awards and has been exhibited in many museums throughout North America. She creates her artworks from Herpworks Wildlife Art studio at her home near Norwood, Ontario. She enjoys spending her free time hiking, kayaking, photographing wildlife, and frolicking with her Golden retriever.
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Support for Conservation:
For several years gave Keeper talks at the Toronto zoo including the "Meet the Snake keeper" presentation. She now continues to educate adults and children about the demise of our ecosystems specifically in regards to native reptiles.
Initiated and guided an annual "Frog-walk" program for the Millbrook Valley Trail Association. Children and adults learned the different frog calls of native species, how to visually identify them and how to protect native amphibians in this delicate ecosytem.
A member of the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Center, Lori continues to educate the public on the status of native Ontario turtles and is often involved in their rescue and rehabilitation.
Proceeds from the sale of various artworks have been donated to conservation organizations throughout the world including Bat Conservation International and Ape Action Africa
Continues to provide financial support through donations and the sale of her art for The Canadian Organization of Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC) which helps preserve habitat in Costa Rica.
Has participated in local wildlife conservation efforts such as the Wilds of Pelee and the Spotted Turtle Recovery project.
Special Achievements:
Collections:
- Vanessa Phelan
Private Collection of Great Ape original works
- Lynda Horgan
Private collection of original coloured pencil artworks
- Jim and Grace Gibbs
Private collection of original colored pencil artworks
Organization Membership:
- 2011 - Colored Pencil Society of Canada
http://www.colouredpencilcanada.ca
- 2011 - Southern Ontario Nature and Science Illustrators
http://www.sonsi.ca
A regional organization of illustrators whose works focus on science and nature.
- 2010 - Society of Animal Artists
http://www.societyofanimalartists.com
- 2006 - Artists For Conservation (AFC)
http://www.natureartists.com
AFC mission
"The Artists For Conservation mission is to build a community of world-class artists who share a common passion for nature art and nature conservancy. Invited members derive exclusive opportunities to showcase and sell their artwork to a global audience, while promoting the conservation of the natural world through art, education and special initiatives."
- 2003 - Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC)
http://www.coterc.org
Provides educational resources to raise awareness of the importance of tropical rainforest
Advises educators, groups and individuals in Canada and Costa Rica on sustainable management of tropical rainforest
Provides a facility for research on lowland tropical rainforest
Aids in conservation of tropical rainforest
- 2003 - Kawartha Turtle Trauma Center
http://www.kawarthaturtle.org
Rehabilitates and reintroduces road injured native Ontario turtles
Aids in rearing hatchling native Ontario species of turtles
Educates the public on the plight of native Ontario turtle species
- 2000 - Canadian Golden Retriever Adoption Service
http://www.golden-rescue.net
A non-profit organization dedicated to finding homes for abandoned, unwanted or displaced golden retrievers
Provides veterinary care and treatment, foster homes and rehabilitation for these dogs
Educates the public about responsible pet ownership
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Direct Correspondence to:
Lori Dunn
c/o Herpworks Wildlife Art Studio
481 8th line Rd
RR1 Norwood, ON
CANADA K0L 2V0
Tel: 705-639-5482
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Email: herpworks@yahoo.com
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All rights reserved. All images and text © Copyright 2013 Lori Dunn - Member of the Artists for Conservation Foundation (Formerly
the Worldwide Nature Artists Group) www.natureartists.com.
This site represents the original artwork (nature art and wildlife art) of nature
artist and wildlife artist of Lori Dunn and is protected by international copyright laws. Use
of nature art, wildlife art or any other images or text from this site, requires
permission in writing from Lori Dunn (Herpworks Wildlife Art Studio).
This site is part of the Artists for Conservation (AFC) Web site. (Wildlife
Art - Nature Art - Conservation) Artists for Conservation is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to
nature art, wildlife art and conservation. On this site you will find world-class
nature art and wildlife art by today's leading nature artists & wildlife artists.
The AFC site is the Web's premier location for nature art, wildlife
artists
All content appearing in pages featuring Lori Dunn is the sole responsibility of Lori Dunn. The opinions expressed on these artists' pages are those of Lori Dunn and do not necessarily reflect those of the Artists for Conservation
Foundationi (AFC).
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