Big Shapes, BIG STATEMENT

Meet the Teacher

Lori Beringer

A Wisconsin native, Beringer is know for her bold brushwork whether it is a quaint building or portraits that capture the emotion of the moment. Honesty in her work is the utmost importance. Although mostly a self-taught artist, Beringer credits workshops with fine instruction along with studio experience with Dan Gerhartz. Joaquin Sorolla, Nicolai Fechin, and John Singer Sargent have influenced for her style. Lori paints plein air throughout the year, primarily in Wisconsin. Her travels have taken her to various painting locations within the United States, Mexico, and France. Recently, Beringer was honored to be a part of the Faces of Wisconsin Exhibition at the Cedarburg Art Museum, Wi and was juried into 20th Annual National American Impressionists Exhibition held at the historic Salmangundi Club in New York, New York. She won best of show in 2017 Bluff Strokes, Dubuque, Iowa. She was awarded the Portraiture Honorable Mention in the 22nd Juried National Oil Painters of America Exhibition and won the bronze medal at the Eastern Regional OPA Exhibition. She has competed in many plein air competitions winning numerous awards including the Sandra McCutchen Pape Award. In addition to painting full time, Lori is finding great joy in teaching. She has taught studio and plein air classes at the Peninsula School of Art, was an instructor at The Academy of Fine Art and currently teaches ongoing open studio classes at The Plymouth Arts Center. Beringer is represented by Fine Line Designs Gallery, Ephraim, Wisconsin.  Visit Lori’s website at www.loriberinger.com l