Lortoria McDonald is the mother and web author of illumaink — a new artzine for the creatively curious. She thinks in pictures and is responsible for the creative copy and images used on the website. Her skills vary from editor, proofreader, planner, researcher, photographer and videographer. She works tirelessly to produce stimulating content that excites, provokes, titillates and informs in illuminating expression.

An enquiring mind and digital technology enables her to feature popular and niche works of art, bringing people artists and events together.

Apart from networking and creating art content, she enjoys a variety of outdoor sport including falconry and abseiling. On leisurely days, cooking or eating out with friends is a love thing.