Lynn's Artist Statement:

My body of work captures people in emotion. My subjects are chosen for their
‘unspoken narrative'; for their ability to communicate without the use of the spoken
word. They are chosen because their stories, unknown or otherwise fascinate me. Their
faces draw me in and inspire me to create.
In 2006, I encountered my first portrait quilt and I have been obsessed with creating my
own ever since. Each one offers a new opportunity to stretch my skills in design theory
and hopefully create a better likeness with each consecutive subject. Having learned to
sew from a young age, fabric and thread have always been a part of my art. Their tactile
qualities are comforting, and for me lend themselves as a perfect medium for creating
portraiture. The stitched line defines the contours of the face, emphasizes the wrinkles,
and paints even the tiniest wisps of hair.
My quilts begin with a photograph. I use photo-editing software to manipulate the image
before printing it to the desired size. I trace around the shapes from the enlarged image
on Mylar, creating a pattern/overlay for the fused appliqué process. I use a variety of
media to fine tune the details, before heavily quilting the subject and background.
For me, portraits capture a moment in time. My goal to the viewer is to make sure the
nuances of emotion and expression show the human story in my subject’s face.