Lynn Ingram, Artist

Lynn Ingram, Artist

Artist Statement

Born in North Carolina, I have spent most of my life in the Upstate of South Carolina. After graduating from North Carolina State University (Go Wolfpack!). I came to Greenville to work with KEMET Electronics.

Over the years, my wife, Sandy, and I traveled across the United States and I discovered places that I wanted to draw or paint. Hence, most of my life's work are landscapes including lighthouses from the East coast and Canada, or historical buildings from the nation’s capital or the family farm or house. Other subjects I am developing include pets and other animals, old trucks, portraits and still-lifes.

In 2021, we moved to Oxford, Mississippi and I have begun to create works from the local area.

My Process

My Mediums

I prefer to work with pen and ink with a smattering of graphite for most of my work. I also do watercolors either as a complete watercolor or mixed with pen and ink.

My Inspiration

I create art to evoke emotions or a memory. I want you to feel something familiar or sad or joyful from my art. I have drawn a number of family homes and can see the connection of these pieces to the people who receive them. I want my art to make you want to move - to go to a place that I have painted or drawn or to imagine yourself there.

My Style

Most of my works are created as 11 by 14 originals. I am offering 5 by 7 prints of those works for sell on the site. I also create commissioned subjects and these have principally been a home, family farm or a pet.

My Faith

As I create art, I am inspired by my Christian faith and embed a Cross in every piece I create, including the Green Cross at the end of my logo. Often, when I display or sell a piece, I will have people ask me for help to discover the Cross. Perhaps as you view the site, you can look for it in the pieces I display.