An abstract painting of a woman with red hair, wearing a yellow and red outfit, with a background of mixed colors and patterns.

LYNN SAMIS

I have always been captivated by people — their faces, stories, and the threads that connect us all. My artwork celebrates our shared humanity, bridging cultures as a reminder of our common ground. I believe every person has a story that deserves to be seen, heard, and felt, especially in today’s divided world, and in my paintings I aim to bring a piece of each subject’s story to life. 

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Lynn in her studio painting a portrait on a canvas.

“Art allows us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”

— Thomas Merton

MEET LYNN

Much of my inspiration has come from the black and white photographs my grandfather took on a trip around the world in the early 1920’s.  Those images are family history to me—they’re a connection to another time and to people I’ll never meet but feel deeply linked to.  When I paint them, I honor my grandfather, the people in his photographs, and the idea that we all have a place and a voice in the world.  


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