When you put your work in the  world,      shining, we all have   another chance to       see the deeper truth about who we are,      and our  collective, creative spirit.      Ariane Goodwin - creator of smARTist               In the Beginning 120 x 120cm      Diptych Acrylic on canvas      One of ten paintings shortlisted      for the Redeemer Lutheran Foundation      Excellence in Christian Art Award

Lyne Marshall : artist statement              Within these abstracted landscapes paintings lie elements              of realism which are not specific to any area, but rather the              result of many places I have lived and visited. I am inspired              by the changing face of nature and its intrinsically beautiful              surfaces and elements and I want the viewer to experience              an emotional and spiritual connection to the land.               Over the years the changes that occurred in my work              arose from questioning my reason for creating. Travelling              around Australia and Asia, and in particular China and              New Zealand has renewed and refreshed my focus to              associate our human story with a more symbolic use              of nature's cycles and seasons.              I particulary love the fluid property of acrylic paint which              allows the intentional accidents and implied textures, but              more so I use paint to portray the concept of an              untouched land. I aim to evoke different emotional              responses through the use of contemplative colour and              design.                                              Lyne Marshall with Flood Season AMRO Morgans                         Flying Arts Regional Award 2007                  Home Gallery  About  Workshops  Blog  Contact  Books