Creative Oil Painter
Lori Weeks (Pilkington) is a full-time artist who recently relocated from Little Rock in Central Arkansas to Gentry in Northwest Arkansas. In addition to Lori Weeks Art Studio/ Gallery, she is currently associated with popular galleries and shops in Central and Northwest Arkansas locations.
Lori is all about being creative. She was painting by the age of nine, studying under several professional instructors. She honed her artistic talent for graphic design and fine art at the Art Institute of Dallas and the Memphis College of Art. She is best known for her collection of impasto, impressionistic poppy paintings that incorporate unique color schemes and textures.
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An Arkansas native, Lori spent her formative years at the lake in Heber Springs, where she enjoyed the outdoor pleasures that now find their way onto her canvasses. Her versatile artistic talents are expressed through her array of works featuring a variety of subject matter and painting techniques. Lori’s paintings are best known for their depth, bright, vivid colors, and thick textured paint that gives them life. She is also well known for her subdued paintings that represent images of life and bring calmness and peace to all who enjoy them.
Lori has a 20+ year career in creative services in advertising, where she held director positions at two of the largest advertising agencies in Arkansas.
Lori has been honored with numerous art awards and she continues to donate her services by painting live and providing art for organizations such as CARTI, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, The Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Arkansas Food Bank, 20th Century Club, Catholic High School for Boys, Christ the King and many more. She has displayed in the Governor’s Mansion and has appeared on KATV 7 Good Morning Arkansas and KTHV 11 This Morning.
Natural State Gallery-Fine Art & Artisan Creations NOW OPEN on Main Street downtown Gentry, AR. Take the beautiful drive from major NWA locations to the revitalization on Main. Many new business, restaurants, specialty shops and much more coming soon to the area. Featuring art from local artisans like James Hayes Art Glass, Be The Bird by Richard & Tina Lorenz, Veronica Shore, Jennifer Wilson, SOTO Candle Co, Simplicity Lavender Farms, Matt Coburn, and more. Hours are Thurs - Sat 11: - 4: or by appointment. This is also a working studio for Lori Weeks Art, when on-site the gallery is OPEN!
Art On The Square is an exceptionally unique gallery located in the heart of downtown Bentonville, AR on the main square. Over a dozen artists are featured, representing diverse disciplines, art styles, mediums, and cultures. Recently voted -‘BEST ART GALLERY IN NW ARKANSAS’... Home of Crystal Bridges Museum, Walmart Corporate, and Tyson Foods to name a few... this gallery has become an art destination for collectors and connoisseurs world wide.
Art Group Gallery includes original works by 21 local artists each offering their own unique styles and mediums. Located in West Little Rock, dwellers enjoy some of the city's best shopping at Pleasant Ridge Town Center.
The Art Group Gallery has expanded downtown!
In partnership with the Marriott Hotel at 3 Statehouse Plaza, the Art Group Gallery has established a satellite gallery space within the hotel's lobby and M Club. The city of Little Rock is certainly alive and well, and celebrating with much fanfare. So much to see and do, it is also home of William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Center and Park. In between, you’ll find layers of history and heritage mixed with culture and contemporary style.
Silver Maple Market, nestled in the heart of the Ozarks. “We source one or two of a kind products from local artists and small business owners to create unique and personalized gifts you'll LOVE to give.” Secluded and peaceful with winding mountainside streets, Eureka Springs, Arkansas has flair like no other town. Streets are lined with Victorian homes hugging cliff sides, and the entire downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places. Eureka Springs, Arkansas has block after block of one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, fine art galleries, craft emporiums, spas, museums, and restaurants. Festivals and events span everything from blues, jazz, and opera to car shows to UFOs, antiques and the arts. Historic hotels and unique bed and breakfast inns, motels, cottages, and cabins accommodate visitors.