Lorna Lightle ~ Freelance Artist ~ www.thecreativescot.com
I have been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember, even in school ditching technical drawing and picking up extra art classes. While nannying for a La Grange family I had been asked to do some chalk art for a party at Odgen school. From there I was approached by a member of the La Grange Business Association to paint a 12ft
fiberglass Giraffe for the Pet Parades Summer Art Exhibit. That was in 2006 and Ive been painting for the local merchants every year, every Summer. From that art, then came the Goombay Bash held at Navy Pier each year, this event raises money for Cancer Research. Each year I painted huge patio umbrellas that got auctioned off at the event after being displayed around the grand ballroom. I was also honored in 2013 to be asked by Q-bbq to paint one of the Great Chicago Fire Hydrants for CFD exhibit, which was displayed outside the Hancock Building. I also design logos, create recycled pieces or paint items to bring life back into them. In 2013 I took the La Grange Citizens Police Academy class and have been a part of the Alumni ever since. Donating my time to help the Police at local events. 2017 I hope to also take the same CPA class with La Grange Park Police Department. For the past 2-3yrs I've helped at MagnificentMutts.org a wonderful foster based rescue from Hillside that's run by Linda Hansen Latelle and many volunteers
All this and work as a FT Nanny which Im very proud of, assisting families and helping to nurture over 25 children in my career.
