Me when I’m around art
Giving a painting demo at Turiya The Fourth Studio, Kelowna, B.C.
Studio presentation at Chateau d’Orquevaux International Artist Residency
About Lynn
Lynn Budny is a Canadian artist based in White Rock, British Columbia. Her oil paintings explore emotional experience through symbolic forms, with clouds and water as central subjects in recent years, giving shape to inner states and embodied responses.
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary and a Diploma in Graphic Design and Illustration from Capilano University. Her training as a full-time graphic designer has shaped her artistic voice and continues to inform her practice.
Known for vibrant colour, layered brushwork, and dynamic compositions, her work blends contemporary realism with introspective themes. Lynn’s paintings invite viewers not only to observe, but to feel, connecting with the emotional layers embedded in her subjects.
She has maintained a dedicated painting practice alongside her design career, exhibiting widely and participating in international artist residencies in Greece, France, and Italy, which have further enriched her artistic vision.
An active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, her work is held in private and public collections across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Australia.
For inquiries, please contact lynnbudny@gmail.com
Cirriculum Vitae
Artist Statement
Painting has always been my outlet, through moments that are difficult or easy, ugly or beautiful. It anchors me, offering calm, clarity, and confidence when everything else feels uncertain.
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 allow that to guide me. Oil paint, with its wonderful 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.
I invite the viewer to immerse themselves in the emotional and atmospheric qualities of nature, encouraging a deep sense of connection and introspection.
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
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