Lynne Harkes

Here is a selection of our favourite pieces from Lynne's collection. Her work is inspired by aspects of nature which she discovers through her life and travels.  If you'd like to discover more of her work, or would like to contact Lynne to enquire about purchasing a piece from her collection, please visit her website here


Angel wings in bloom

Angel wings in bloom
 

This piece was painted in Gabon in Central Africa. This was home..Monkey Road to be specific...a strange and bijoux street which was on the Shell Oil residence camp, in the heart of the Rainforest. The drama of the surrounding jungle and the privilege of being so immersed in Nature brought a strong new dynamic to Lynne's work.

From a pure white lilly, came a drama that she had not anticipated and on later inspection, clearly defined and beautiful Angel wings.



Scented Dreams

Scented Dreams
 

The fragrant Frangipani blooms in Oman always delighted Lynne. No matter seemingly, the heat of the sun, nor the dusty-ness of the soil, the Frangipani flowers graced stark branches with waxy and perfect flowers, spreading a heady aroma of sweet fragrance.

Lynne wanted to delve deeper into the whiteness of the flowers and to depict the illusions of the surrounding colours inter-playing with the pureness of the willing flower.



Rose Blessings

Rose Blessings

 
 

Roses have a fascinating way of enticing the onlooker deep inside, with their delicate and unending wrapped petals. In this piece of work, the intention is to lure the viewer in the same mesmerizing way.



Sultans Rose

Sultans Rose

 
 

Lynne painted this work during her stay in Oman and in honour of the Sultan of Oman, and the way he steers his amazing country.

She wanted to convey the velvet texture of the roses she was working with and to allow the viewer to be mesmerized, as she was with the layer upon layer of exquisitely folded and wrapped petals.

This piece of work sold to a dear lady, who has travelled extensively with her work. It left Oman for Nigeria and has for the time being settled now in Chennai.