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For the working side of my life, I am a Sugar Artist much more than I am a cake maker these days. I still do make the occasional cakes for clients but teaching my art takes up much more of my time and for this I am truly grateful....it means I have more time on my hands to spend with my family. I started making cakes in 2003 and in this relatively short period, I have become a well known name in the Sugar Craft industry. I am a member of the British Sugar Craft Guild and am very proud to say that I am an Accredited BSG Demonstrator. In 2008 I was invited by Capital Confectioners to teach workshops in Austin, Texas. Since that visit, the invitations from other International Cake Clubs and Organisations have been tremendous. In 2009 I taught in Houston, Austin and New York. I kick off 2010 with Los Angeles and will follow that with Ireland, Florida, Ontario, Seattle and New York! I am truly honoured and not to mention THRILLED to know that my work can pull in a crowd! hahaha! I'd like to think that my personality has something to do with that too. ;o)

On the personal side.....I am a mother to 3 fabulous kids and a young (YES I AM!!) grandmother to two fabulous boys, Andrew and Daniel and one little princess, Tegan! Daniel has Downs Syndrome. I am also a part-time carer to Paul who has complex special needs. Paul has been a HUGE part of my life for the last 10 years. I have a good sense of humour and try to see a bright side in any situation....try, being the operative word! I don't smoke or drink but I don't mind those who do, except people who smoke while I am eating....that does annoy me. I can be too impulsive at times but not if it means I hurt or offend anyone by being so. I live for today!

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California Same Sex Weddings 277 photos, 112 members
San Francisco Same Sex Weddings 567 photos, 134 members
THE FONDANT CLUB 25,737 photos, 1,393 members
Crazy "bout Cakes !! 2,124 photos, 160 members
Cakes For Girls 8,870 photos, 761 members
The Birthday Cake 7,247 photos, 653 members
Cakes and More... 2,644 photos, 114 members
Cake Decorating 101 28,203 photos, 2,101 members
Character Cakes 5,435 photos, 511 members
Upside Downs 10 photos, 16 members
World's Most Amazing Cakes! 16,545 photos, 1,248 members
Dog Days 115,582 photos, 11,806 members
Down's Syndrome 2,826 photos, 350 members
The ways of taste. (Post 1 comment on 2). Spring contest 6,536 photos, 553 members
Home Dressing & Useful Art 28,642 photos, 2,415 members
cake designs 3,576 photos, 198 members
cake addict 6,029 photos, 485 members
Cake, have it and eat it too! 67,766 photos, 7,539 members
I Made it Myself 496,987 photos, 25,590 members
Sugar Modelling with Aine2! 1,395 photos, 345 members
Songs & Poems 104 photos, 6 members
CREATIVE MINDS 119,055 photos, 5,203 members
~ Cake Toppers ~ handmade 8,583 photos, 765 members
PHOTO SMILES - Photos That Make You SMILE! Post 1/Award 2 62,933 photos, 5,784 members
The Magic of Colour 223,430 photos, 9,991 members
SWEET TREATS 86,255 photos, 4,113 members
Kitchen Kapers 1,854 photos, 143 members
Friends faces on Flick 357 photos, 451 members
WOMANMADE 116,621 photos, 3,782 members
Show and Exhibit Cakes 693 photos, 173 members
Sweet Daze 26,523 photos, 1,439 members
Sugar Art and Cake Design 31,293 photos, 1,436 members
Historic Church Buildings 8,364 photos, 359 members
Historic Buildings (Great Britain) 11,838 photos, 380 members
CLOS3 TO RE@LITY=====>INVITE 3 AND COMMENT ON 3 PICTURES BEFOR 40,542 photos, 4,484 members
DreamWorld: Amazing photos inside 19,155 photos, 2,038 members
M@CRO 1,517 photos, 284 members
Winnie the Pooh and Friends 2,927 photos, 422 members
Sugarpaste Flowers, Figures, and other modeled sugar decor 13,147 photos, 1,063 members
Non-Traditional Wedding Cakes 2,832 photos, 762 members
haute couture cakes and cupcakes 1,980 photos, 488 members
POLYMER CLAY MAKE FACES 1,411 photos, 381 members
Grooms Cakes 761 photos, 270 members
cute decorated cakes 4,720 photos, 307 members
M@LDIVES 418 photos, 78 members
N@tUReL0vER5 20,780 photos, 1,125 members
You Think this is Art 1,083,869 photos, 54,084 members
Painted Human Portraits (no digital art) 17,997 photos, 2,556 members
Unique Wedding Cakes 2,698 photos, 476 members
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Testimonials (6)

mayheart ~ MAY says:

"Lorraine are one of my mentors who inspired me to start sugar modeling... I will never discovered this talent if I've never met her...

Hope that you'll continue what you have started, you are blessed with so much talent... No words can describe how great and wonderful you are that best suites a perfect mentor like you!

its me always,
MAY
Thank you so much and more blessings to come! ;)
Happy Caking! Cheers!!!! ;)"

25th March, 2009
the-icing-on-the-cake. (Jo) says:

"Lorraine - I simply adore your figures, their faces, their expressions, their poses! - and the bears and animals are just amazing - I have viewed a number of your videos on youtube and sat transfixed - (aside from the fact I can listen to such a soft scottish accent forever!) -you make it look so easy!! (even when it's not!)
... for a long time I have been wanting to improve the way I tackle faces - you inspired me to give it a try - thanks so much, I think I did quite well! (but I will never make it to your standard!).
You truely are a wonderful artist!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
I look forward to seeing more of your masterpieces!
Jo
x"

14th August, 2008
4GoodnessCake! says:

"Oh boy this testimonial is soooo overdue!

I still remember the first time I saw Lorraine's work... I was gob-smacked at the talent this woman had! I started out as a fan (of stalker proportions!) and almost 2 years later I am honoured to be able to call Lorraine a friend.

Last year I got the opportunity to travel from New Zealand to Scotland to meet Lorraine and attend a one-on-one workshop with her. She is such an amazing teacher and is always offering help and support to her faithful followers (and there are many of us all over the world). If you ever get the chance to attend one of her classes... jump at it you will not regret it!

So thank you Lorraine for your generosity, the laughs we share and just for being you! xx"

14th July, 2008
mommawants1more says:

"Lorraine you are just one of the most talented bakers I know! Your creativity just wow's me every time! Combined with what a lovely and caring person you are to those around you - a true treasure!!!! I anxiously await each new creation!"

10th February, 2008
CakesByShara says:

"You are a jewel to culinary sugar artist everywhere. Thank you for your willingness to teach your gift to others!"

27th June, 2007
debbiedoescakes says:

"Lorraine is an exceptional sugar artist , rivaled only by her good nature. She's wonderfully supportive to other artists and always willing to share her knowledge and skills, a lovely person who makes the community of Flickr an even nicer place . Thanks for being here!"

19th May, 2007