Lynne Olson, who has a professional art studio in Gateway Greens, received a “call to artists” from Bonita Arts, Center For The Arts in Bonita Springs. The exhibit was entitled “Verdant Visions” featuring the color green. The call described the inspiration for the exhibit title and the request to artists. “A restful, soothing color that invokes the beauty and harmony of nature and growth – green – in all of its many hues – is what we hope will inspire artworks for this open-call exhibition. From lime green to emerald, whether depicted in abstract strokes and textures or in realistic botanical imagery artists are invited to incorporate this fresh and beautiful color into works of art in any media, subject or style.”
Lynne responded to the “call” with a painting entitled Sanibel Kayak which has been selected for the juried exhibit. It features a singular long red kayak nestled among the tropical growth of Sanibel Island.
Lynne stated, “I was on Sanibel to paint natural beauty. It is a place to think, creative problem solve and reflect in the green mystique of the beautiful Island. No maddening crowds and just some alone time. And then, perhaps enter the verdant forest in my bold red kayak and have a conversation with nature. The painting is symbolic of this experience. Perhaps others will be inspired and make the short trip to our tropical gem.”
Lynne is a graduate of BFA programs from the Ringling College of Art and Design, Colorado State University and has a graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and postgraduate work through Florida International University.
Lynne has lived in and created and exhibited her work throughout Florida for the past 25 years. In addition, she has created and exhibited work in Aspen and Vail, Colo.; Carmel, Calif.; Paris, Mount Saint-Michel Michel, Honfleur, France; and Stockholm, Sweden. Known for her paintings of fantasy woodlands and imaginary portraiture her work can be seen on her web page, lynneolsonart.com. She can be contacted through her website via the “contact” feature of the site.
Exhibit title: “Verdant Visions”
Exhibit open August 7 to September 18, 2025
Location of exhibit: Performing Arts Center, Hinman Gallery-in-the-Round, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. Opening night and dates of exhibit are free and open to the public.
Arts Bonita is committed to enriching the lives of the community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation. Arts Bonita has two campus locations – each dedicated to the visual or performing arts.
