My Story
Welcome! My name is Lynn Shanks. For as long as I can remember, I've had a strong desire to create and enjoy art. Although I focused on the visual arts in college (many years ago now!), I didn't have the confidence or courage to pursue it as a career at that point in my life. It was only in recent years that a change in circumstances, and a newfound determination, allowed me the freedom to pursue my passion. Now I am living a dream I nearly forgot I had. Creating art today feels like coming home. Each piece I make is not just an expression of creativity, but a celebration of resilience, rediscovery, and the joy of doing what I love.​
My Artwork
As a painter of landscapes and figurative art, my work is rooted in a confident use of color and an expressive technique that celebrates the physicality of paint. I blend representational imagery with an emotive, textured style—visible brushstrokes and vibrant hues serve not only to capture the subject, but to stir a deeper emotional response.
Themes of purity, innocence, and vulnerability are central to my practice, often contrasted with an underlying sense of quiet strength. Whether I’m painting a figure or a natural scene, I aim to evoke the beauty, fragility, and resilience present in both humanity and the environment.
At its core, my work is a reminder: our liberty and our natural world are not guaranteed. They are precious, and they must be protected.