DARCY LYNN

Painting, for me, is a sensual experience. My palette is rich in color and I delineate the forms to enhance the power of my vision. I put on canvas what I feel when inspired by the subjects I am drawn to. I want to create an environment of fantasy, a recollection of a memory, vision of a place, a mood, or moment.

Creating art is my passion and essential to my being. It defines the world around me and myself. I create to explore my spirituality, my sense of self, and the wonders I have seen in life. I work in oil on canvas or pencil, colored pencil, gouache, and watercolor on paper. The works are divided in categories: Nudes/Celestial Beauties, Empathy Series, Faces, Views, and Nature. Nudes/Celestial Beauties: An exploration of the female form as movement, grace, sensuality, and as an empowered and exquisite entity. Many of the works are related to mythology, nature and the elements. Empathy Series: These works are based on photos or videos I see on social media that are often injustices to children – usually related to involvement of our government, or other horrors in the world. Faces: For me, a painting of someone should convey all that is positive in that person – strength, dignity, sorrow, joy, empathy and what makes that person unique. Views: All the places I have been, that may be exotic, colorful and/or carry a sense of mystery, anything that fascinates me. Travel is a big passion for me and my husband, and it's a favorite for me to paint and for him to photograph. Nature: Nature provides me with a sense of centering, peace and harmony.