Lorrie Beck is a Dallas, Texas native. She is an alumna of both Baylor University where she earned a BFA and the University of Colorado from where she earned an MBA. Beck has talent and extensive experience both in illustration and commercial art. Her work includes book illustrations, corporate logo designs, letterheads, and numerous other commercial art projects. Throughout her life she has enjoyed drawing and painting but has concentrated almost exclusively on western and wildlife subjects. Drawing has always been a passion for Beck, using pencil to combine her love of art, horses, and the outdoors, though in recent years she has expanded her medium choices to include pastels and oils. She is also an accomplished equestrienne and outdoor enthusiast.