MEET THE
ILLUSTRATOR
About the Illustrator
Doreen Lorenzetti, a native New Jersey artist, has been
fascinated by the splendor of the D & R Canal since she
was a child. A Monmouth University graduate, with a BA
in art, Lorenzetti has enjoyed much success as an artist
in advertising, textile design, landscaping design,
murals, and illustration. She works in many mediums,
including pen and ink, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, and
sculpture. She has designed several well-known posters
and beautifully painted murals which can be found
throughout the state.
More illustrations by Doreen
Josh leads the mules along the
towpath across the aqueduct over the
Millstone River.
Sarah watches as her brother whittles
an eagle. Their home and the
bridgetender's hut sit next to the canal.
Josh can push on the swing bridge
to open it for approaching vessels.