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Lynette Reed’s paintings are direct reflections of the life she has lived, her environment both past and present. Each of her vibrant pieces are snapshots in time and expressions of deep emotion, embodiments of her viewpoint, and a reaction to her intense fear of death. When Lynette paints, she infuses each work with an indescribable love of being alive.

For Lynette, creating a painting is a journey of discovery, an interplay between colour, light, and emotion. Each conception is different – the piece tells her how to begin. Sometimes she is moved to use colour, other times she needs more control and opts for sketch and line.

Lynette began painting in March of 2020 when Italy went into lockdown. It was a terrifying time, and as she has always created, she knew the best way to keep the anxiety from taking control was to find something to do with her hands. What she didn’t realize was that painting would open an amazing world to her and become her obsession and path.

Lynette’s small town in Italy is visible in her work: the gorgeous, saturated colours, the peeling paint, cobblestone streets and hidden passageways, old frescos poking through slowly chipping concrete, the blue green colour of the river that runs past my window, the deep red brown of the historic bridge, the vegetation along the riverbanks, the hills that lead to the Alps and the the glorious Mediterranean light.

“In stark contrast I also see my past, New York City in the 1980’s where I spent a decade as a model. I see Zurich, Tokyo, Milan, traveling around the world to film television commercials and shoot ad campaigns. Life was fast and full of colour! Although my work is abstract, I see it and feel it all, the life and passion surrounds me and is always a part of me.”

Lynette attended the Parsons School of Design in New York City from 1986-1988. Her paintings have been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally, in Italy, the U.K. and Belgium. Her works are also collected in numerous public and private collections.

What do you first do when you get to the studio?

Clean up and organize from the previous days session.  Then stare at what I’m working on before diving into it.

How many paintings do you work on at a time?

Usually at least 2-3 and as many as 6.

Do you have a dream project that you would like to work on? 

I love working on large canvases and doing them for the wall behind the bed (very large). My dream would be to do all the rooms in a hotel.

If you could paint with anyone, who would it be? 

This is interesting because I really like painting alone.  But I did an artist collaboration series with Caitlin Flood-Molyneux and it was a fantastic time!

What’s your favorite way of generating ideas and inspiration? 

I very much work in the moment by being present and working completely intuitively.

How has your art evolved over time?

It continues to change and grow, and sometimes there are elements of early work that reappear. 

 What do you like most about your work? 

The energy and the color.

What is one word that best describes your style?

Four words – energetic, happy, colorful, lively!

Is there an idea you would like to explore? 

If I have an idea to explore I just do it!

What is your favorite time of day to paint? 

It depends on the day and how I’m feeling in the moment!

Do you ever get “stuck” on a piece? 

Every once in a while, and the way I handle it is to do something super-drastic.  I usually do something that is in contrast to what I did previously; so usually something that is in stark contrast and bold to shift the energy of the piece.

What is up next on your easel? 

A big blank canvas that is dying to play!

Click here to see more of Lynette’s work!

We are excited to be featured in Porch’s blog post “Expert Advice to Design the Perfect Art Gallery at Home” and share our tip for choosing the right piece of art for your living room!  Here’s a little sneak peek and for more ideas, check out the full article on Porch’s blog.

Expert Advice to Design the Perfect Art Gallery at Home

A gallery wall at home filled with beautiful artwork can make an empty room have warmth, color, and personality. There are many ways you can prepare your home art gallery to create a beautiful space you, your family, and guests will love. This guide from experts will show you some helpful tips on designing and preparing the best gallery at home. Read on to discover how to prepare your space and fill it with a range of artwork that is meaningful to you.

How to choose the right piece of art for your living room?

“When choosing the right art piece for your living room, a few things to keep in mind are size, color scheme, and style.  What kind of wall space are you working with?  Whether it’s one statement piece or multiple pieces, making sure your art decor is the right size will help ensure it’s a perfect fit.  Incorporating artwork with tones that complement the color scheme of your space is also key to creating a cohesive and blended design.  Lastly, consider your design style and the style of wall art you want to hang to complete your living room, and of course, make sure it is a piece that you love!” -Third and Wall

Originally published on Porch.

Pantone just announced the 2016 Color of the Year and for the first time it’s  two colors – Rose Quartz and Serenity.  Each December, Pantone chooses a color that’s meant to capture the spirit of the times.  For 2016, the two pastel tones are intended to represent gender equality.  Side by side, they are warm and cool, and according to Pantone they “demonstrate… connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.”

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We’re looking forward to watching how the design and art worlds incorporate these colors into their work next year.

Take a look at how Third and Wall Artists use Rose Quartz and Serenity together:

Here in Seattle, where boats rule and gardening is a big deal after a long cold Pacific Northwest winter, summertime is probably the most highly anticipated season. Seattleites crawl out of their buildings, turn their faces to the sun, and begin dreaming of beaches, boating, vacations, and sipping iced tea in abundant flower gardens.

Coastal imagery tends toward the dreamy tones of blues, aquas and warm golds and creams, encouraging relaxation and serenity. The joyous bright palettes of summer florals promise life and vitality. We think that both Coastals and Florals perfectly encapsulate the essence of Summer. Leave a reply below and let us know what you think about Summer!

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“There really is no one else like her”, “She’s a keeper”, “It’s amazing how prolific she is”, “That CAN’T be her too?”, “WOW, does she ever stop painting?”…. just a few of the phrases used by our clients to describe the insane talent that is Liz Jardine. In celebration of her birthday month, (YES, she deserves an ENTIRE month to celebrate!) I wanted to try and convey what an extreme honor and pleasure it is to work with such a talented artist, and genuinely beautiful human being.

“Simple Gifts”

In our industry, ‘freshness’ and being ‘on trend’ is key. Liz brings that to Third & Wall like none other. To say that her style is constantly evolving is an absurd understatement. She doesn’t have ‘a look’…she has, for lack of one single word to describe it…she has pools of endless ideas that she is forever exploring. Sitting with her during creative meetings is one of the highlights of my position. Seeing her in action, ripping pages out of magazines for colors or subjects, watching her face light up when she finds something that strikes her, her looking to us for our thoughts and excitement, her quickly crumbling a page if she thinks we aren’t as excited about something as she might be because she knows by the time we are done, she will have a stack of ‘inspiration’ to pull from and we know that is when the magic will happen.

Liz’s studio has a thrilling vibe that hits you the minute you step through the doors. Canvases are on the easels, several at one time that she is working on. Stacks of magazines and books on the table, cut outs of ideas on the fridge, paint and tools at every turn. This is a working studio. I think one of the reasons why Liz is so prolific is because painting and creating is just who she IS. She is in the studio daily. I don’t mean just a few hours here and there…I mean all day….every day. I have a hard time even saying that it’s her “dedication” to her craft which makes her work ethic so profound. It’s so much more than that. If anyone has ever had the pleasure of meeting her, you will know what I mean when I say ‘It is just her’. She oozes creativity and is always striving for the next ‘winner’. That keeps everything so exciting when it comes to her work. You are constantly surprised.

Aside from being an insanely talented individual Liz is such a beautiful and generous spirit. When you call her she answers the phone ‘It’s a beautiful day in the studio’ or something equally cheerful. You can’t help but smile the minute you hear her voice. She wants to know how YOU are doing, always. That’s her first question. Then how the family is doing or anything else she knows that has been going on. That always comes before anything to do with work. When we are often so consumed with what’s next on our ‘to do’ lists it is so nice to stop for a moment and connect on that personal level with her. Don’t get me wrong, the questions to follow are about what projects we have going on, what she can be working on, what we are hearing from our clients. She always wants to know what she can be working on for us. Give her an idea or concept and next thing you know we are reviewing jpegs of the works in progress for our feedback. It’s amazing really how she can quickly turn a conversation into a tangible piece of art.

Generous. That word really doesn’t even come close to describing how giving Liz is as an artist or as a human being. She gives back to her community by donating artwork for various events, she conducts workshops for aspiring artists at her studio, she supports fellow artists by purchasing their artwork, or in my case, by giving me an original of hers that I completely fell in love with one day I visited her in the studio. When it came time for me to leave, she started taking it off the wall and I said ‘what are you doing’ to which she quickly replied ‘art needs to be loved, and I can tell you love this piece, so it is going home with you’. Just like that, there was no discussion about it. It now hangs on the wall in my living room and I think of her every time I pass it.

“Tide Pool”

Liz always thanks those she works with for allowing her the opportunity to do what she loves for a living. That has always struck me for some reason. I know I speak for all of us at Third and Wall when I say that we couldn’t do what we do as a company if it wasn’t for Liz, and we thank her every day for everything she does for us. We all wish her a very, VERY Happy Birthday!

– Melissa Hesse, Third & Wall Account Manager

Liz Jardine’s original works, posters, and print-on-demand imagery are available from Third & Wall Art Group.

If you are a member of the trade and would like information on becoming a Third & Wall member and accessing our online collections, please contact us or call us at 1-206-443-8425 or toll-free at 1-877-326-3925. Our fax number is 1-206-441-4299.

If you are not a member of the trade, please email us to find a retailer near you, or visit our showroom at 312 Ninth Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109. Our showroom is open to the public.

All images © Liz Jardine and published/distributed by Third & Wall Art Group.