Born in Burnie, Tasmania, Lynette McLeod resurrected her artistic talent some 12 years ago at the age of 55. At that time in her life, she was a keen gardener. She also loved to read and would maybe sketch the odd drawing every now and then – in ink or pencil.
Lynnette was artistically talented from a young age and had the opportunity to take an art scholarship thanks to the local newspaper. However, life has a way of taking us in other directions. It took a serious industrial accident to her husband Guy, many years later, to reignite the most wonderous talent that Lynette has been gifted with.
Joining the local Burnie Coastal Art Group in February 1997 was the first step in developing the artist from within’. Lynette became a student of renowned art teacher Margaret Brown of Sisters Beach. Lynette took along her box of hard pastels that had been given to her as a gift by her son Raymond.
Margaret had not worked in that particular medium – but suggested that she was happy to guide Lynnette with her journey into the wonderful world of art.
Never looking back since that day, Lynette is still enjoying classes with Margaret and her talented, friendly group every Wednesday. Margaret has tried valiantly to lure Lynette into testing other mediums and expanding her talents into a variety of areas but to no avail. Lynette most determinedly stays with her beloved pastels. She was made a life member of the Burnie Coastal Art Group in 2007.
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Pelicans To Portraits
This lady has painted everything from pelicans to portraits. She has completed commissions including cats, dogs, horses, possums, numerous beach scenes… and even a Scottish piper.
“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”
Throughout her story you can feel the delight and joy that radiates from this artist as she describes her passion for art.
The Noble Equine
Coloured pastel papers have been used to create this beautiful horse.
To Be at One With Nature
“My art is who I truly am, and it has given me a freedom to become ‘just me’,” claims this talented lady.
Making The Picture Sing
Using her fine attention to detail, this artist creates a loving tribute to her subject.
Thanks to Da Vinci
Wicked classroom caricatures and tattoos fired up the passion for this self taught artist to strive to produce the perfect drawing.
My Story
Sharing her passion for art has become a way of life for this determined and talented artist.
Link to Life
This artist adores pastels … a medium which she believes can fall between painting and drawing. Her art is truly her link to life.
Don't Rock the Boat
What comes first … the title or the painting? For this colourful artist, it can be either – and experimenting can lead to accidentally creating individual techniques.
Art for Steven
Some years ago, this man was inspired to make the transition from cartooning to painting. He had always wanted to express himself in this way, and he dedicates every painting to his late brother Steven who inspired him.