Awards
2015 “Highly Commended Oil” Golden Plains Art Show Judge; Amanda Hyatt
2014 “Best in Show” Winchelsea Art show Judge; Amanda Hyatt
2013 “Best Oil” Bellarine Agricultural Show
“Third Prize – Other Medium” Bellarine Agricultural Show
“Highly Commended Acrylic” Winchelsea Art & Photography Show
“Highly Commended Acrylic” Golden Plains Art Show
“Third Prize – Oil” Geelong Art Society Seniors Show
“Packing Room Award” Borough of Queenscliff 150th Anniversary Art Award
2012 “Best Oil” – First & Second Prize Bellarine Agricultural Show
“Best Other Medium” – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prizes Bellarine Agricultural Show
“Best Oil” – Second Prize Geelong Art Society Seniors’ Show
“Best Oil” – 1st Prize Golden Plains Art Show
“Highly commended” Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Art Show
2011 “Best Pastel” Bellarine Art Show, St. Leonards
“Best Oil” – First & Second Prize Bellarine Agricultural Show, Drysdale
2010 “Best Pastel” Ballan Art Show
2000 – 2009 Many awards received including;
- “Best oil” Woodend Art Group,
- “Best oil” Royal Melbourne Agricultural Show,
- “Best in Show” Ballan Art Show,
- Hugh Ramsay Award , Gregory R. Smith’s School of Painters,
- “Best Pastel” Woodend art Group,
- “Drawing Award” Kallkallo Art Show,
- “Best Traditional Art”, Woodend art Group,
- 3rd Prize for Pastel, Royal Melbourne Agricultural Show,
and many “Highly Commended”
Background
After several years of tuition under Gregory R. Smith, Lyn has learnt the benefits of traditional tonal study which she applies to both her still life and landscape paintings. Over the years she has adapted a more impressionist style in her work. Lyn believes in always painting from life, never relying on the use of photographs for reference.
Lyn continues to expand her expertise as an artist by often attending workshops and demonstrations by prominent artists such as Herman Pekel, David Chen, Ross Paterson, Colley Whisson and Amanda Hyatt to name just a few.
Lyn is currently a member of the Geelong Arts Society and a life member of the Macedon Ranges Art Group.
Commissions
Lyn welcomes commission work. If you see a painting from the ‘Sold’ section that appeals to you, and would like a similar painting, please contact her to discuss the possibilities. She is also happy to create a ceramic piece or silk scarf tailored made to your specific taste in design and colours.
Item, subject, size, medium and price range can all be discussed with Lyn to produce the perfect artwork for your home or perhaps a special gift for a friend.
Exhibitions
Lyn has been painting for over 30 years and has participated in numerous group exhibitions in the Melbourne area (Victorian Artists Society), Williamstown, Geelong and the Macedon Ranges.
She has held three solo exhibitions in Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff, and also exhibited with the Bellarine Arts Trail in November 2017.
Lyn Ellis
For over 20 years, Lyn lived in the Macedon Ranges area and then in recent years relocated to Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula. Both locations have provided Lyn with an endless source of inspiration often painting outdoors to capture the natural light of her beautiful surroundings.