Water Oak Glass Artist, Dana Helton has been creating Stained Glass Art using Tiffany and Old World methods since 2001. My passion for horses had taken many twists and turns over the years and developed into breeding horses. In 2001, while awaiting the birth of my first foal, I began lessons with a local glass artist. I was HOOKED! I continued lessons working my way into an apprenticeship for 3 years.
My passion for horses, horse breeding and stained glass is still a large part of my daily life. I have continued my education in glass by learning to fused glass to create jewelry pieces since 2016. Most recently I have been creating Lanterns, Mosaics and functional Art.
I enjoy all types of Art including Whimsical, Elegant, Industrial, Contemporary, Garden Art to Pet Portraits.
Let’s get together and CREATE SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU SMILE.
Artist Lynn Thompson works primarily in acrylic painting media, exploring vibrant color palettes and dynamic compositions to bring subjects to life with energy and presence. Her work focuses on drawing inspiration from the organic forms and textures found in the natural world. Influenced by an interest in the interplay of color and form, she approaches each piece with an emphasis on movement and emotional resonance, using color to layer and blend hues in ways that evoke both realism and abstraction.
By combining bold, sweeping strokes with subtle details, they create images that invite viewers to engage with both the overall impact and the intricacies of the subject matter. Whether portraying animals or botanical elements, Lynn seeks to reveal the vitality and character inherent in their forms. The medium allows for a fluid manipulation of color and texture, supporting an intuitive approach where experimentation with layering and blending plays a central role.
Ms. Thompson’s body of work is unified by a commitment to expressing the inherent energy and complexity of natural subjects through a contemporary lens. The resulting pieces are characterized by a balance of vividness and delicacy, making them visually striking while maintaining an approachable, contemplative quality.
Lynn began her artistic journey with study at Rutgers University in Fine Arts program. In addition to being a fine artist Lynn is a graphic designer, with over 26 years’ experience, who has assisted many entrepreneurs with brand creation. As an experienced instructor, Lynn offers workshops and classes in art, color theory, graphic design, and marketing.
While working in the Adult Learning Community, her encouraging and patient approach to teaching helped to build confidence and inspire creativity. Lynn’s art offers an exploration of how color and form can convey mood and identity, contributing to a broader conversation about nature’s presence in modern artistic practice.