Lynne Wilkinson
I was born and educated in Sheffield, studying for four years at the Faculty of Art and Design on Psalter Lane obtaining a B A Honours Degree in Painting and Printmaking. Followed by a Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Teaching at the Collegiate Crescent site. I taught in various local schools and at the Sheffield Mappin and Graves Art Galleries.
I now dedicate my time to my painting, and I exhibit in local shows, galleries, restaurants and shops, in both Sheffield and Derbyshire, winning various Competitions throughout the UK over the years.
I am a member of Peak District Artisans a Derbyshire based group of professional fellow artists who I share shows, exhibitions, ideas and exchange of views.
My studio based at Summerley near Dronfield, this tranquil rural environment has provided my artistic stimulation and inspiration with the opportunity to study my subjects on a daily basis at close quarters .
I work directly on the canvas, I do not sketch out a plan, my pictures evolve in a similar way to arranging a pile of furniture in a room, ultimately everything has it place. I make mistakes along the way, and make adjustments, but this is all part of the process of how I paint. Completing a picture gives me a real buzz, but parting with it can be difficult. But there's no greater compliment when somebody buys my work and takes it into their home.
Painting is cleansing for my soul, reflecting not only my personality but my romance with nature. When working I feel I am on an artistic journey. Development and change is always something to strive towards. I use bold brushstrokes and expressive use of vibrant colour, to capture a warm and somewhat quirky charm and spirit of my subject.
Awards
2010 Winner 28th Derbyshire Open Art – Landscape Prize
2010 Winner ‘Visitors Choice’ The South Yorkshire Open Art
2010 Rotherham Open Art ‘Highly Commended’
2009 Best In Show of The 22nd Great Sheffield Art Show,
(The Largest Art Show in The North with over 1500 Exhibits)
2008 Best In Show of The 21st Great Sheffield Art Show,
Art In The Gardens 2008 Open Art Exhibition Winner Still Life & Floral
Rotherham Open Art 2008, Commended Artist
Derbyshire Open Art 2008, Landscape Commendation
Derbyshire Life Artist Of The Year 2007 Runner Up
Art in the Gardens 2007, Winner Celebrity Portrait Dave Berry.
Art in the Gardens 2007, Open Art Exhibition Best in Show Bronze.
Art in the Gardens 2007, Winner Wildlife Competition.
Art in the Gardens 2006, Winner Wildlife Competition.
Art in the Gardens 2005, Runner up Abstract Category.
A Member of Peak District Artisans
Media
Feature Article - Derbyshire Life Magazine August 2011
Feature Article - Reflections Magazine December 2009
Painting ‘No ! After You Vicar’ Front Cover—Grapevine Magazine February 2010