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| Lynn Sanguedolce |
Lynn was recently honored by being selected, for the second consecutive year, as a Finalist in the Portrait Society of America’s
International Portrait Competition. In 2012 and 2013, her paintings each received one of the very top awards - First Honor. In a
separate PSOA competition, Lynn was selected by the renowned artist Everett Raymon Kinstler to win the commission to paint a portrait
of the actor James Stewart for the Players Club. Lynn was also a Finalist in the ARC International Salon and recieved an “Award of
Excellence” at the Salon International in 2012. This year she served on the Faculty of the Portrait Society of America at the annual
Conference held in Atlanta.
Lynn's formal art education began at Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. She continued to further her study at the School of
Visual Arts, NYC, the Ridgewood Art Institute, Ridgewood, NJ, the California Art Institute, Westlake Village, CA and through various
workshops and private instruction.
Lynn's professional career began in the 1980’s, painting watercolor illustrations for Reader’s Digest magazine. As the world of editorial
illustration began to undergo changes, she segued into fine art. The inspiration for Lynn’s work stems from her appreciation for the
beauty of nature. She enjoys depicting a broad range of subject matter, from landscapes to figures.
Lynn has been represented by prestigious galleries across the country. A professional artist for over thirty years, her work may be found
in collections throughout the United States and abroad. Lynn currently resides in the San Francisco East Bay area.
International Portrait Competition. In 2012 and 2013, her paintings each received one of the very top awards - First Honor. In a
separate PSOA competition, Lynn was selected by the renowned artist Everett Raymon Kinstler to win the commission to paint a portrait
of the actor James Stewart for the Players Club. Lynn was also a Finalist in the ARC International Salon and recieved an “Award of
Excellence” at the Salon International in 2012. This year she served on the Faculty of the Portrait Society of America at the annual
Conference held in Atlanta.
Lynn's formal art education began at Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. She continued to further her study at the School of
Visual Arts, NYC, the Ridgewood Art Institute, Ridgewood, NJ, the California Art Institute, Westlake Village, CA and through various
workshops and private instruction.
Lynn's professional career began in the 1980’s, painting watercolor illustrations for Reader’s Digest magazine. As the world of editorial
illustration began to undergo changes, she segued into fine art. The inspiration for Lynn’s work stems from her appreciation for the
beauty of nature. She enjoys depicting a broad range of subject matter, from landscapes to figures.
Lynn has been represented by prestigious galleries across the country. A professional artist for over thirty years, her work may be found
in collections throughout the United States and abroad. Lynn currently resides in the San Francisco East Bay area.
| KNEELING NUDE IN MORNING LIGHT - on Canvas 16 x 12 |
| TOM POYNOR IN THE STUDIO (DETAIL) Oil on Canvas 68" x 50" |
| THE POTTING SHED Oil on Canvas 20 x 20 |
| PORTRAIT OF KIT, DOREEN AND MOLLIE Oil on Canvas 40 x 30 |
| SELF PORTRAIT Oil on Canvas 14 x 11 |
| SUMMER READING Oil on Canvas 16 x 12 |
| BACK VIEW RECLINING NUDE Oil on Canvas 9" x 12" |
| OPALESCENCE Oil on Canvas 40 x 30 |
| DETAIL - THE POTTING SHED |
| INTROSPECTION Oil on Canvas 22" x 30" |
| THE NOVEL Oil on Canvas 14" x 20" |
A SPRIG OF JASMINE, Oil on Canvas, 12" x 9"
| GIRL WITH A GUITAR Oil on Canvas 20" x 20" |
| OLD MAN READING Watercolor on Paper 12" x 16" |
| INVERTED BEAUTY Charcoal on Paper |
| MODEL IN VICTORIAN DRESS Charcoal |