Lynn Stephenson

Lynn Stephenson is celebrated for her softly expressive yet highly detailed nature art, characterized by vibrant saturated hues in layers that give her colored pencil works a painterly quality. Born on an army base in Misawa, Japan, Lynn's family lived in Washington DC, Japan, New York, and eventually settled in Michigan. Her artistic journey began when Lynn transferred between two schools within the University of Michigan, jumping from the School of Pharmacy to the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design. There she was first introduced to colored pencils, honed her craft and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

After working in print advertising and raising a family, Lynn now focuses on her art full time from her home studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Her talent has earned her signature status with esteemed organizations such as the Colored Pencil Society of America, the UK Colored Pencil Society, the National Association of Women Artists, and Artists for Conservation. Lynn's work has been featured in multiple books, including "Colored Pencil Treasures Vol 9," "Colored Pencil Masterworks from Around the World," and "The Best of Colored Pencil 4." She has been showcased in Color Magazine and her art has been used in advertising for the Crescent Matboard Company. Lynn's most recent accolades include the first-place prize in the 2023 Best Art Awards, in the Nature/Landscape category. As a respected juror and exhibitor, Lynn's captivating portfolio can be explored at www.pencilmarks.com and Instagram.com/pencilmarkstudio.