Featured image: New Mexico Night Drive, Lyndy Bush, 2022, oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in. / 45.72 x 60.96 cm.
Lyndy Bush’s paintings are a journey into personal memories, nature’s raw beauty, and the subtle interplay between light and texture.
Lyndy Bush creates intimate oil paintings inspired by nature, home, and memory, exploring the interplay of light, texture, and personal connection in her work.
Using oil as her primary medium, Bush masterfully transforms scenes from her life into evocative compositions. Her works draw the viewer into her world, where landscapes and objects tell intimate stories of home, heritage, and connection to the natural world.
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Under the Stars, Lyndy Bush, 2023, oil on canvas, 14 x 18 in. / 35.56 x 45.72 cm.
In Under the Stars, Lyndy Bush depicts a serene camping scene in Colorado, where a trailer glows warmly under a dusky, star-lit sky. The muted tones of the background blend seamlessly with the soft, radiant light emanating from the trailer and surrounding string lights, creating a sense of solitude and peace. This painting captures not just a location but an experience, inviting viewers to reflect on their own moments of quiet reflection and connection with the outdoors. The composition’s balance between light and shadow enhances the immersive, nostalgic quality of the work.
After the Storm, Lyndy Bush, 2023, oil on canvas, 52 x 48 in. / 132.08 x 121.92 cm.
Inspired by a thunderstorm in New Mexico, After the Storm is a vivid portrayal of renewal and memory. Bush’s detailed depiction of sunlight reflecting off freshly wet ground evokes the smell of rain and the warmth of sunlight breaking through the clouds. The painting encapsulates a deeply personal moment for the artist, rooted in her connection to her parents’ porch in Dona Ana, NM. The interplay of light and shadow, along with the golden hues, creates a visual symphony that celebrates resilience and the beauty of nature after chaos.
Desert Longhorn Sheep, Lyndy Bush, 2020, oil, 20 x 16 in. / 50.8 x 40.64 cm.
With Desert Longhorn Sheep, Lyndy Bush turns a desert-found bighorn skull into a poetic symbol of life and legacy. The skull, displayed against a neutral backdrop, exudes a quiet dignity and speaks to the timelessness of the desert’s harsh yet beautiful landscape. The meticulous detail of the bone structure contrasts with the softer elements of the weathered rope and feathers, bringing a tactile and almost sacred quality to the piece. This artwork serves as a tribute to the resilience of nature and the stories embedded in its relics.
Lyndy Bush’s paintings weave a narrative of home, memory, and nature’s enduring presence. Through her careful attention to light, texture, and detail, Bush transports viewers into moments of deep personal resonance and universal beauty. Her work reminds us of the intimate connections between our lives and the landscapes that shape them, inviting reflection on the enduring beauty of the natural world and the places we call home.
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Winter Trout, Lyndy Bush, 2020, oil, 12 x 9 in. / 30.48 x 22.86 cm.
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