Lorraine was a fashion artist in Adelaide from 16 years old and began watercolour in 1985. In 1990 she won the inaugural travel award from the Victor Harbor Rotary Art Show and studied in the USA and Slade School, London.
Late husband Terry, (a well known landscape artist) and Lorraine ran an art gallery, shop and teaching studio in Victor Harbor for 20 years. They also taught and conducted workshops through out most states in Australia. Her main interest is the figure and portraits. Lorraine works in watercolour, mixed media, acrylics and watermixable oils.
Over 100 first prizes in SA and VIC. Most recently she won 4th prize at the 2025 Victor Harbor Rotary Art Show and in January, 2026 was Highly Commended with a figurative oil painting called “Book Lover.”