At a very young age portrait artist Lori Pratico realized that people could not be truly understood by what they let you see on the outside. That clothes, makeup, hairstyles, and even personalities were often used as a distraction in order to disguise a person's true self.

Peeling back the layers and painting with a sensitivity that captured the true essence of a person is what has motivated self taught artist Lori Pratico, to continue creating portraits as her main focus of study.

Lori's work has been represented by Cici Weaver's, Gallery of the Unknown Artist, Hollywood, Florida, and was featured on the cover of the April 2009 issue of The Parklander magazine. "My Hood" was selected as "Best in Show" in 2009's ArtBravo, and most recently Lori's paintings were shown solo at Stage84 in Davie, Florida.

Lori's work has been selected two consecutive years to be displayed in the prestigious Art Florida exhibit, and hangs on the walls of several private collectors.

A member of ArtServe, The Broward Art Guild, The Alliance of Professional Artists, South Florida Artist's Association, and board member of Creative Pulse, Lori actively supports the South Florida art community.