By the Shore

The winters are long on the east end of Long Island, but summers are well worth the wait. The Atlantic Ocean, ever present, surrounds mile after mile of pristine beaches. The land itself is veined with inland creeks and estuaries. And the soil on the South Shore is reputed to be some of the most fer tile in the country, making for a rich agricultural community.

Lynn grew up here -- this place is in her blood. She continues to return each year to spend summers in the company of friends and family. It is a time to slow down and relax, watch children grow as they play at the beach, sail, create their own memories. For an artist this is a goldmine.

In the "At the Shore" paintings Lynn documents her life and times in this place. The work has a graceful, painterly style. They are impressionistic, using color and brush to create atmosphere and convey the feeling of time and place.

Water, ever changing, in constant motion, is an elusive muse for many painters. Lynn demonstrates her command of this subject in her seascapes-- whether a quiet view of distant water, a sailboat gliding through choppy waves, or a child diving under, sending ripples in all directions.

The artist creates atmosphere as well. In some paintings, "Blue and White Sail", for example, you can feel the brilliant sun and crisp clear air. In others like "Good Ground" the artist conveys the sense of the heat and haze of an August day on the water.

And, as so much of the artist's work, many of the paintings are about relationship. Lynn uses the her skill with the figure to create paintings that depict people in relation to not only this beautiful landscape but with each other as well. They are testaments to a life well lived. They document the experience of the artist. They serve to remind each of us of the value of these treasured moments.