About Lynn

Lynn Budny is a Canadian artist whose oil paintings reflect a lifelong connection to the natural world. Born in Vancouver and raised in Alberta, she draws inspiration from the landscapes of her youth.

She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary and a Diploma in Graphic Design and Illustration from Capilano University. These academic foundations have shaped her distinctive artistic voice and continue to inform her parallel career as a full-time graphic designer.

Lynn’s work is known for its vibrant colour, smooth layered brushwork, and dynamic compositions—creating scenes that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant. Her style is both contemporary and timeless, blending technical refinement with introspective themes. Her paintings invite viewers not just to observe, but to feel—to connect with the quiet emotional layers embedded in the natural world she portrays.

Over the past 30 years, she has maintained a dedicated painting practice alongside her design career, exhibiting widely and participating in international artist residencies in Greece, France, and Italy. These immersive experiences have further influenced her evolving artistic vision.

An Active Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Lynn’s paintings are held in private and public collections across Canada, the U.S., and Europe.

Her latest work centres on the elemental motifs of clouds and water as a mirror for her inner landscape.

For inquiries, please contact lynnbudny@gmail.com

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Artist Statement

If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud. - Emile Zola

Painting has always been my outlet—through moments that are hard or easy, ugly or beautiful. It anchors me, offering calm, clarity, and confidence when everything else feels uncertain. I've been creating art for as long as I can remember and I couldn’t imagine a life without it.

My paintings serve as a portal into my inner world—from landscapes to clouds to water, each element becomes a way for me to explore and express emotion. My process is intuitive yet intentional: I begin with a feeling and allows that to guide Oil paint, with its capacity for depth and luminosity, becomes a tool for building immersive, contemplative spaces. 

My signature style blends atmospheric realism with emotional symbolism, rooted in the natural world but always deeply introspective. My brushwork is deliberate yet fluid, balancing control with spontaneity. I often use layered, soft strokes that blend seamlessly to create atmospheric effects that mimic the natural gradations found in clouds and water. My brushwork ranges from broad, sweeping movements—suggesting vast skies or rolling waves—to more detailed, nuanced touches that add texture and depth. This technique brings motion and life to my paintings without relying on harsh outlines or rigid forms.

I invite viewers to immerse themselves in the emotional and atmospheric qualities of nature, encouraging a deep sense of connection, introspection, and renewal. Through my paintings, I hope to evoke moods that range from calm and serenity to energy and transformation, inspiring you to explore your own inner landscape reflected in the shifting skies and waters I portray.

Artist Residencies

Essere Writer & Artist Residency
Chiusi, Italy
2025

Essere Writer & Artist Residency
Chiusi, Italy
2024

AIR Vallauris Artist Residency
Vallauris, France
2023

Chateau d’Orquevaux Artist Residency
Orquevaux, France
2023

The Skopoles Foundation for the Arts
Skepoles, Greece
2022

Memberships

Exhibiting Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists
http://artists.ca/

South Surrey White Rock Art Society
https://sswras.com/

Semiahmoo Arts Society
https://semiahmooarts.com/