At the age of 10, Lynsay migrated to Australia with her parents and two brothers, essentially to escape the threat of Thatcher’s Britain, a move her parents thought would be only for a year. Here she has remained. An adult still in a new world. An Australian through the passage of time but a small Scottish lass at heart.
Persistence of character, symbolism, intention and word is important to Lynsay as an artist. Their ability to consistently come back to and sit in this space is owed partly to her upbringing but also to the lessons and grace gained through involvement with empowered and supportive communities and sub-culture movements. Much of her works draws from and is an homage to the importance of support, community, freedom of expression and the fights and wins of those that have gone before.
A trained botanical artist, Lynsay has enjoyed using the skills and experience with mediums gained through this practice to break down the traditional forms. Botanical works have been explored through the lenses of simplicity and release. A following series of abstract watercolours focusses on the further release, integration, and metamorphosis of the oft heavy themes of intersection, community, finding family, and reliving and ultimately healing trauma. Whilst underlying themes and structures of Lynsay’s work can be weighty, there is a lightness and ease in the finished pieces that point toward hope, joy, love and acceptance.
Whilst continuing her visual arts practice Lynsay has also trained and works as a Graphic Designer and Graphic Artist. She loves working on long form documents: from zines to annual reports, event posters, logos and branding, and everything in between. She is constantly learning and evolving this practice and pushing new knowledge and ideas into her work. This work also allows a creative collaboration and engagement with clients from all walks of life – what a boon!
Lynsay currently resides in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia with their teenager.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Logos, brand packages, social media assets, posters, flyers, large & small printed & digital assets. Become fully branded with on of our Logo & Branding packages. Using industry standard tech & software.
LAYOUT DESIGN
Specialising in large format layout design. Bring your annual reports, ebooks, brochures, zines, & magazines to life whilst keeping your aesthetic & messaging on point.
GRAPHIC ART
Digital and digitised art. Posters to enhance your space, to advertise your product or service or convey your message in a unique, hand-tailored way. And, they come in many sizes.
VISUAL ART
Trained botanical & scientific illustrator, Lynsay has sold to collectors in Australia & overseas through exhibitions & online for the last 5 years. Works include: watercolours, oils, & mixed media.