Lorrie Beck is a Dallas, Texas native. She is an alumna of both Baylor University, where she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, and the University of Colorado, where she earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration. She has also studied art at the Scottsdale Artists’ School and the Fredricksburg Artists’ School. Her work is in private collections throughout the world.
Beck has talent and extensive experience both in
illustration and commercial art. Her work includes book illustrations,
corporate logo designs, letterheads and numerous other commercial art projects.
Throughout her life she has enjoyed drawing and painting, but has concentrated
her artistic efforts on western and wildlife subjects. Pencil drawing has
always been a passion for Beck, through she has also added pastels and oils to
her media choices. She uses her pencil, pastel and paintbrush to combine her
love of art, horses and the outdoors – being not only a celebrated artist, but
also an accomplished equestrienne and avid outdoor enthusiast.Artist’s Statement
For as long as I can remember I have loved to draw and paint. I am an artist. The vastness of the West, its history and lore, the rugged faces of its people and the horse, have for a long time captured my interest and fascinated me. My mother is an abstract painter; she taught me good use of color and design. I have learned the technical side of shading, perspective and light through study and experience. My horse has taught me not only to be a better rider, but also movement, structure, feeling and patience. I use all of these skills, both learned and innate, in my work. I choose the pencil as my tool to capture my subjects because I feel it lends itself to the subject matter and puts a rustic feel to the work. With my art, my goal is to portray my subject matter accurately, interestingly, and with a breath of life.
