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I am a Calgary, Canada based self-taught,
full-time oil painter...
I started cartooning comic strips for fun at age 8, eventually creating
cartoons for my high school yearbook and the local newspaper in Okotoks,
Alberta. My love for art soon evolved into painting.
My earliest paintings were mainly realistic or impressionistic in nature.
I’ve dabbled in oil, acrylic, oil pastel, pencil and ink and pencil crayon
mediums.
Over time, I gained an interest in surreal imagery. I began exploring my
darker, quirkier side with strange, ambiguous paintings. I wanted to create
playful and slightly unsettling images. This imagery was a fusion of
cartoon, surrealism, pop and abstract art styles. I stumbled across a unique
art style in the process. Excited about my new work, I began displaying and
selling my artwork.
Inspired by women, I began painting female portraiture. An artwork series
evolved, which has become known as the “Girlfriends Series”.
My main goal was to create alluring female imagery that attracted and
interacted with the viewer. The women are manifestations of individual
beauty and persona. Each “girlfriend” loves you back. This series led to
public demand for custom portrait paintings of all people; men, women,
children and couples. I portray people with liveliness and joy. They are
fun, stylish and flattering representations. This has kept me busy for many
years, allowing me to pursue my career full time.
Interested in a custom portrait of you?
Looking for a unique gift for any occasion? My unique caricature art
style incorporates cartoon, graphic illustration and pop art influences.
These are all oil paint on stretched canvas paintings that are ready to hang
on your walls as is. Picture framing is not required. All you need to do is
email me your photos. For more details, I invite you to visit my website at
www.lyonsart.com
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