Pencilmarks Studio

06/25/2024

Artwork of the Day - "Inundated" - Colored pencil by Lynn Stephenson. Lynn will donate 15% to Center for Biological Diversity from the sale of this work.

Artist Statement: "Living on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan, I have experienced climate change, impacting weather systems that directly affect lake levels. High waters in the Great Lakes Region wreaked havoc on shorelines. Roads, homes, and land are being lost. For 'Inundated', I used reference photos from my own water frontage as the water rose, swallowing first the beach, then bushes and trees along the shore. Waves pummeled what was once a land locked retaining wall, holding back a small dune with my home above. I was terrified but couldn't help but see the beauty. I was inspired to produce artwork but would gladly trade that inspiration for global action to curtail climate change."

See the Artwork on AFC's Virtual Exhibit: https://tinyurl.com/bdf3arzf

Pencilmarks Studio

06/13/2024

Wanting to thank Mona Lerch at Women United Art Magazine for including me in their latest issue.
It is a fantastic magazine promoting women in the art industry.
A paper copy can be purchased on Amazon, or digital copies may be downloaded at https://www.womenunitedartmovement.com/shop

09/02/2023

Excited to announce one of my pieces has been accepted for publication in the new book, Colored Pencil Treasures Vol 9!

08/07/2023

08/04/2023

Lazy, hazy days of summer, taking photos and playing hooky with my pups...

07/11/2023

Happy Birthday to my favorite brother!
Love you Jimmy Roy! 😘

07/04/2023

HAPPY 4th of JULY Everybody!
Finished my latest piece and still figuring out the name. Any suggestions?

06/25/2023

Progress update
Thought showing what pencils I've used would be interesting.
On the right are all the colors used for the wood and the water covered sand at the bottom.
On the left, colors used so far in the first layers of the lake and beginning of the clouds.
Love how the background is making the wood planks pop and look luminous in the sunlight.

06/21/2023

Getting closer....
Still working on the water. Love trying to tackle something I've not done before. I love drawing water, but splashing water I've never tried. Pretty happy with it so far.

06/18/2023

"Peacewood" now showing as part of the National Association of Women Artists' 134th annual members exhibition in NYC!

06/17/2023

Tinker Studio Gallery
The Artists Reception last night was a huge hit. I didn't demo last night, but i really wish i had because it was literally a packed house! Tons of new faces. Some very dear familiar ones. Beautiful job Mary Kay and Elizabeth. Thank you for the inclusion.

06/13/2023

Come to the Artists' Reception at Tinker Studio this Friday from 5-8 for great art & conversation!
While visiting the Seven Hills Center, cross to the newly finished building that now contains Mission Distilling where you can sample a flight. If that's not your preference, duck into Mission Proper, a new cafe and coffee bar.
Something for everybody!
13795 Seven Hills Rd, on Old Mission Peninsula, in Traverse City, MI