Tom Lynch has been referred to as one of the nation’s premier watercolorists. He has written 8 books and hosted several award winning PBS TV Art Series. He was recently listed as one of the nation’s top 20 teachers by American Artist magazine. He is represented by some of the nation’s leading museums and art galleries. Tom is currently a featured artist on the leading internet art education website … Art Academy Live.com. Tom has received 2 Life Time Achievement Awards; Authored 8 books; Featured in every leading Art Magazine (cover artist for Watercolor Magazine). With his uniquely styled landscape paintings, Tom strives for a level of excitement and drama that seems to push somewhere beyond what the environment naturally provides. When considering subjects he tries to search for something striking; like the color of the sky, the direction of natural light, pattern of shadows, or the glint of sunlight on water. He then embellishes those striking features. He can provoke viewers to … “Have something to think about not just things to see”. Each painting he creates can be seen as something very special. “I feel it’s the job of the artist to bring to the viewer the best of what can be found in the landscape along with a little creativity or exaggeration … normal and ordinary are not for me. I feel that an artist is paid for their vision, not their observation.” Tom is a natural teacher who is especially intuitive in developing the student’s own individual needs. For over 35 years students from all over the world have attended his successful workshops and acclaimed them with high regard. He has mentored many who are now accomplished professionals. When Tom speaks, he talks openly, candidly, and with a smile. His paintings have that same intensity, expression, and direct appeal. www.tomlynch.com