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Lorraine Mulligan is an artist living and working in Upstate New York. Lorraine's interest in art began young, but did not flourish until 1989 when she found a teacher and mentor in Karen Rosaco while attending the Duanesburg (New York) Adult Program, her hometown (at the time). Taking watercolor classes in the evening through that local adult education program introduced Lorraine to watercolor for the first time. Lorraine was encouraged to develop her own style while experimenting with new techniques. It was during this time that Lorraine began, with Karen's encouragement, to display her work local art shows. Lorraine has been the recipient of many awards, including recognition at Saratoga Art in the Park 2001, 2002, 2006, Stockade Villager's Art Show (Honorable Mention), Twilight Park Villagers Art Show and accepted 2007 Small Works Exhibition, Cobleskill, New York. She has studied briefly with Elizabeth Apgar Smith and Sage Evening College, but remains primarily self-taught. Lorraine continues to paint and draw. Her work can be seen at [www.mulliganstuff.com].