Lynda was born & raised and residing in rural upstate New York. I have “always drawn”, as is so true of many artists. She discovered colored pencils as a young adult and fell in love with that medium, and have largely taught herself through books, observation of beautiful artwork and LOTS of pencil practice. “I love the sensuous feel of color and value slowly building from the touch of my pencils.”

“My drawings have won many awards and have been shown in numerous juried exhibitions in upstate New York and Vermont, as well as in seven solo shows. I am one of the founding members of the Micropolis Cooperative Gallery in Gloversville, New York, where my work can always be seen.“I consider my main medium to be color itself, color is my primary concern, before materiality and form. Saturated colors create light, depth, space, and atmosphere within my images.I’m very particular and purposeful about my colors, their values and shades are placed exactly where they need to be to render the forms and luster I intend. I think of colors the way they appear on a bright summer day, oversaturated, unreal, and beautiful simply because the sun is illuminating the vibrant forms.I’m particularly interested in the processes that occur on a cellular level. I look to microbiology and biochemistry for inspiration. I use flashes of light and color to depict the energetic, spiritual, and emotional, as well as the microscopic and biochemical reactions that are teeming throughout life. In my use of light, I make visible the metaphysical and invisible.I was raised Catholic; emotions and reactions were meant to be kept internal and invisible, much like the biochemical reactions taking place within my cells. I grew up admiring the ornamentation and architecture of my parish, developing an appreciation for old churches. I’m inspired by Gothic churches, their emphasis on Mother Mary, and the belief that creation is holy.”