Renowned local Artist Lyndon Stokes was born with a paintbrush in his mouth. Both his parents were professional artists exposing Lyndon to a life-long passion for art. But his natural talent goes far beyond mere genetics, this gifted artist has his own unique style that has proven successful here and overseas.
He originally started working with acrylics, but 20 years ago became a convert and a master of oil paint. Lyndon discovered that oils provided that X-factor quality of rich translucent layers of colour which added an almost 3-D depth to his work. His passion for oceans and water of all kinds, along with a quirky surrealist approach, has delighted clients and given his canvasses a broad appeal.
If you want to see more of his work see Lyndon’s website www.stokeart.co.nz or contact Lyndon at stokeart0@gmail.com to arrange a private viewing.
Lisa was born in Auckland at the start of the 1970s, living in a small campsite community on the North Shore called Browns Bay. She spent a significant part of her life with her grandparents, often hanging out at the beaches. Lisa has many happy memories from those days at Browns Bay beach, where fish were plentiful on the point and the ocean was rich in seaweed. She played in the water for hours, going home totally “sun-kissed.” “An adorable time to grow up,” Lisa tells me.
Lisa enjoyed many sports; she was a keen tennis player and netballer, playing in the top teams for her age right up until the family moved to Wellington. Lisa was fifteen years old, which unfortunately marked the end of her sporting career. Local teams were well established in Wellington, and her attention was drawn elsewhere.