Pottery & Fine Art by Debra Lynn

ABOUT ME

DEBRA LYNN, Artist / Potter / Instructor

My introduction to art began as a child through the inspiration of my father who had a natural talent for sketching, drawing, painting and woodworking.   A typical childhood evening could involve a sketch book creating cartoon characters,  painting by numbers (on black velvet for that special occasion), modeling clay or just doodling.   Obviously, these childhood activities along with a familial talent tremendously impacted my life.  As an adult, it was only natural that I likewise encouraged the arts and passed along an artistic passion to my children who then took it to another level.  They found their niche in illustration, design, printmaking and photography.    I am extremely proud and grateful to belong to a multi-generation of artists.

I began my formal art education at Parsons School of Art & Design in NYC where I studied calligraphy, layout and design.  Years later, after dabbling with various media, I took a serious interest in acrylic painting and studied with renowned artists at a variety of institutes including the Woodstock School of Art.  My favorite painting theme has always been landscapes and seascapes which were inspired from a love of nature and living at the coast of New York, New Jersey and New Hampshire. My travels out west to the majestic red rock scenery of Sedona, AZ, Grand Canyon, Bryce, Arches and Monument Valley awakened my interest in pottery. Mastering the art of throwing clay was not an immediate success for me but I was captivated by the clay and stuck with it. I have now been a potter for over ten years and I find the rewards of throwing clay immeasurable.

My interest in alcohol ink happened unintentionally when I encountered this medium at an exhibit in Arizona. I was intrigued by this fluid art, the brilliance of the pigment and its’ versatility. Unlike acrylic or watercolor painting, alcohol ink (fluid art) allows for a freedom of expression which I found interesting and challenging.

MOBILE ART PARTY INSTRUCTOR:

In addition to my pottery and fine art, I am also a mobile art instructor. See below for information and link for www.artpartyexpress.com.