Biography
Lynn Ponto-Peterson is an up and coming and award winning artist. Known for her delicate and precise detail, her work is prized by collectors all over the world. Specializing in wildlife and miniature artwork Lynn just started her art career in 2007 full time. In her first two shows she won The Catherine P. Scott first in realism at the prestigious "74th annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature" at The Strathmore Mansion, Bethesda MD.
"This award has a most special meaning for me. It was originally sponsored by the extremely talented Artist Susan Brooke in memory of her sister. Susan has been such a mentor and friend to me and winning such a prestigious award is an exciting start to my career."
Lynn also won Second in Opaque Watercolor at the equally prestigious "33rd Annual International Miniature Art Show" at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, Largo, and Florida. Amazing results for her first two shows.
An accomplished Horsewoman and highly in demand equine Graphic Designer, Lynn has also designed professional ads for clients for many top Equine magazines and her photography has won numerous awards and been on many covers. Lynn is also an accomplished and award winning flutist specializing in Classical and recently Native American Flute.
In December of 2006 Lynn and her family relocated to the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas from Northern Illinois to get out of the hustle and bustle and for Lynn to pursue her dream of painting full time. An avid naturalist Lynn is also a member of Art 4 Critters, an internet based artist group who donates a portion of their work to help needy volunteer animal shelters across the United States.
Lynn's love of animals was apparent since a toddler and now you can find her photographing wildlife throughout North America. "My favorite experience to date was the time I spent with a pack of wolves. Nothing since has shown me the pure power and beauty of nature. I have always felt a deep bond with wolves owning/rescuing a hybrid for ten years. Wolves to this day hold a very special place in my heart and are, in my opinion along with the equine subject, my best works and favorite to paint."
Lynn will be entering numerous miniature art shows in 2008 and her work can be purchased through her web site as well as a few pieces are available on her E-bay auctions. Some limited Edition prints are also scheduled for release in 2008 and 2009. Lynn's goal is for eventual representation through a major publisher
