I painted landscapes, figures, still life, and animals, primarily in oils. In 2004 I did a series of dogs using acrylics and tackled it again in late 2006. I experimented and quickly began using red underpainting to my advantage plus I found the right use of colors and technique for a vibrant piece.

Acrylics can be difficult to work with vs. oils and  it began as a challenge to learn how to work with them. The quick drying time makes it tough and more of the pigments tend to be transparent. Now I use it to my advantage by working in layers.

My experience as a graphic designer has aided me with composition.

I previously painted under the name Lynn Sulpy, which is why SULPY is signed on my earlier work.

Lynn Culp

One of the first with a red background 2006

Acrylic with bronze accent, 2004

Oils, 2002