M. Lyon, Daffodil, Graphite on Paper
THE ART OF M. LYON
“Art is too important not to share." - Romero Britto
Life can sometimes overwhelm us, in both good and bad ways. Sometimes we are forced to set aside the some things as others take priority. This year has been a prime example of that for me. Art and my website have been the sacrifice I've made to focus on those other things. Now as we head into the back half of the year, I'm finding a little breathing room and quiet space in which I can pick these things back up; at least until October hits. I hope you enjoy your visit into my artistic mind. There are more things on the horizon that I will be implementing into my art and the direction I want to take it. Please check back and follow me on my socials to keep up to date on the week to week and future of M. Lyon Art.
Color and light, nature and imagination. These are the things that help to inspire my creativity. Sometimes a phrase can spark an idea. Other times, something I read in a book will make the creative muscles start working. Rarely does the final product look like the imagined design. Often, it's better.
The idea informs the medium used. Sometimes I want to develop a particular style or a balance of colors. Sometimes the mood is set by the medium used. Charcoal will provide a darker mood than the whimsy watercolor can impart. If I'm trying to evoke a sense of nostalgia gouache might work best whereas if I want to tell a story, I might opt for layers of colored pencil or acrylic.
Style is not something I hold myself to. There are too many things I want to try and experience.
M. Lyon, Earth Series: Gold Vein, Lava Flow, & Water Current, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas
EXHIBITIONS AND COMMISSIONS
M. Lyon, Deer Mother 2023, (24" x 30") acrylic on canvas
EXHIBITIONS
2019 Avondale Civic Center Library
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Woman Sitting (18 x 24 in.), Charcoal on Paper
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Blue Whale (11 x 14 in.), Ink on Paper
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Moonlit Mountain (9 x 12 in.), Acrylic on Canvas Board
2019 Estrella Mountain Community College
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The Sacrifice (18 x 24in), Ink on Paper
Driven to create in both writing and art, I have worked to develop my skills in several mediums and subjects. I have studied figure drawing, color theory, two and three-dimensional design, and do work with acrylic, pastel, ink, gouache, and watercolor. The subject matter of my work varies.