About the Artist

Dr. Bischmann, works with older adults and people who are suffering from acute and chronic illnesses. She is employed part-time at a large metropolitan hospital. She also has a private practice which includes a suburban specialty hospital, outpatient clinic and specialty assessments for the county. She is actively involved in her state and national provider association. As an artist, Dori likes to work with fabric and embellishments. Originally, a traditional quilter, Dori began experimenting with original creative designs after a suggestion from an art therapist friend. Since that time, Dori has created hundreds of designs. Inspiration comes from her children's activities:  figure skating and marching band, but also just from life.  Dori shares, "I find art to be a wonderful outlet to let the mind wander to ideas and images not yet imagined. It is a nice counter balance for the heavy emotional work I do during the day. I believe it is psychologically healthy to have a creative outlet.