Artist’s statement
My art explores the vibrant interplay between color and design, emerging from a deep connection to nature, a higher power, and a sense of presence and place. Color is central to my expression, chosen not simply to record what is before me but to evoke emotion and capture the dynamism of fleeting moments, much like the landscapes and experiences that inspire me. The texture and spontaneity of paint convey the energy of the now, while design provides structure and coherence.
I aim to create visually captivating and resonant pieces, inviting viewers to experience and connect with the beauty and complexity of the present moment, as seen through the lens of my paintings, which are often captured “en plein air” (outdoors) in natural and changing light.
About the artist ...
Lynne (Elizabeth Heiser) Blake
Lynne (Heiser) Blake grew up in York, PA, and fell in love with art and all things involving creativity at an early age. She owes her early drawing education to Betty Edwards' famous book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, and later through years of study. Lynne graduated with a Bachelor in Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude, and second in her class from Moore College of Art and Design in 1992.
Balancing her love for design, illustration, and photography with painting, Lynne lived in New York City for a few years before moving to the Washington, DC, area in 1995. There, she continued her studies at the Art League School in Alexandria under various instructors and at the Yellow Barn Studios with Walt Bartman while working at Discovery Communications as an award-winning graphic designer and art director. She briefly worked for artist and businesswoman Barbara Levine before moving to Italy to study art full-time at Studio Art Centers International (SACI). She received her Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Painting from SACI in 2002.
Upon returning to the D.C. area in 2002, Lynne began showing her work in local juried exhibits and select solo exhibits while running a graphic design firm and working as an art director. In 2022, she began studying again with Yellow Barn Studio founder and artist Walter Bartman; it was then that she fell in love with "Plein Air" (outdoor) painting. The challenge of capturing the light and contemplative experience of immersion in the spirit of place resonates in her paintings. Lynne continues to experiment with mark-making, subtle abstraction, as well as figurative drawing and painting. Evolving and growing as an artist is a lifelong journey, and she hopes to share the excitement and delight she gets from creating with viewers of her work.
