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In 2003 I began painting for the first time in my life. The beginning came after an epiphany that revealed an unconscious thought: “I have always wanted to paint”. This came accompanied by much fear and trepidation. The desire to paint, when awakened in me, was insistent and powerful. As I worked through this fear and decided to move ahead “no matter what”, I was amazed to discover a new world opening to me. Through initial watercolor classes I found that I could indeed paint. I found a passion for color pouring through me although I was a previously self-described earth-tone person. I quickly discovered that I would not be painting in a traditional realistic style. I am drawn to fluidity, mystery, whimsy and the alluring play between form and formless.

Color is the most important aspect of my painting; it makes me feel like dancing; it delights me. As I have evolved as a painter, I have found that the unknown beckons in my paintings. It is my growing edge; it fuels my imagination and I find that in technique, color, subject matter and vision, I am always beckoned by this play of the obscure. My paintings show a progression in this direction; it makes my soul sing.

From the beginning, painting has been about feeling for me. When I paint I feel at one with myself and all else. I am in the moment. Visit my site at www.lyndonstreetartworks.com or you can email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

A successful painting is one that makes me feel happy, content, undivided, and serene. I am always gratified when others tell me that my paintings lift their spirits, it is exactly so with me.