Lori Ivanovic - Reborn and Portrait Artist

 

I have loved art all of my life.  I studied art in college in the US and Italy.  I began in metalsmithing and jewelry design in college.  I have always tried to improve my art and skills and be open to new adventures.  Art can magically take you on a different path with the slightest inspiration.  I had a strong desire to paint portraits, so I did and loved it!  It is such a challenge to capture the essence of the person or animal and bring them alive on paper.  It is so rewarding to make someone happy with something that you have captured or created.  That's why it was such a natural transition from portrait painting to the reborn doll world.

 

I have chosen an area of art that I can work from home and not have to leave my son Wesley.  He is four years old and can't walk.  Several doctors said that he would never walk!  My husband and I have devoted ourselves to doing everything we can to get him walking.  It has been such a struggle for all of us but it's paying off.  Wesley can now pull up and walk quite a distance just holding onto  one of our fingers.  This has been such a great accomplishment for all of us.  My son is also partially blind.  We are hoping to do stem cell treatment in China when we can afford the $40,000 dollar journey.  So when I say that my dolls are made with love, they most certainly are.  Thank you for looking and please let me know if you have any questions for me.

Kindest Regards,

Lori

 

Here are a few samples of my artwork