A new series of original oils by Durango Artist of the Year, Erinn Lynam

Dreams

Artist Statement

Inspired by my heart for nurturing, being a mother and now grandmother, I believe our homes are the central place of stability and our sanctuary from the world. I create paintings that bring more of that energy into your space.

My passion for art started as soon as I could hold a crayon in my hand, and I've always been drawing or painting something.

Time stands still
       when I paint.

Now that my own children are grown, I’ve returned to my studio and fallen in love with the creative process all over again. My work is both an exploration and a remembering of my life.

I am currently working on a new Dream series, taking private commissions, illustrating a children’s book on death and dying, and preparing for the next art show here in Durango Colorado.

Artist Statement

Inspired by my heart for nurturing, being a mother and now grandmother, I believe our homes are the central place of stability and our sanctuary from the world. I create paintings that bring more of that energy into your space.

My passion for art started as soon as I could hold a crayon in my hand, and I've always been drawing or painting something.

Time stands still
       when I paint.

Now that my own children are grown, I’ve returned to my studio and fallen in love with the creative process all over again. My work is both an exploration and a remembering of my life.

I am currently working on a new Dream series, taking private commissions, illustrating a children’s book on death and dying, and preparing for the next art show here in Durango Colorado.

Client Endorsements

Dreams

My heart hurts for what our world is going through right now…and yet I keep having dreams of peace and unity coming to humanity. I created this series as a beginning to seeing that come to fruition.

Bio

 

Erinn was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Her earliest years were marked by an obsession with all things creative, to which she has stayed true!

Erinn graduated from Oklahoma State University in graphic design, where she was awarded the Marvin D. McQueen portfolio award - the top honor for her graduating class. After college, Erinn worked as an art director for several years until turning her heart and attention to raising a family. She is now back in her studio full time.

A prolific artist with a touch of finding the lovely within the ordinary, Erinn excels at capturing beauty and expressing love and peaceful energy through her art.  As a lifelong learner, she graduated from the Milan Art Institute in May of 2026 and is now working in-studio full time producing commissions, illustrating books, and working on her new Dream Series original collection for her local art districts annual 2nd Avenue Art Festival.

Erinn and her husband have been married for 36 years. They live in Durango Colorado with Howie the Dogtarian) and two cats: Arrow and Wolfie. The Lynams spend their free time hiking, playing live local music, and entertaining their grandchildren.

Bio

 

Erinn was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Her earliest years were marked by an obsession with all things creative, to which she has stayed true!

Erinn graduated from Oklahoma State University in graphic design, where she was awarded the Marvin D. McQueen portfolio award - the top honor for her graduating class. After college, Erinn worked as an art director for several years until turning her heart and attention to raising a family. She is now back in her studio full time.

A prolific artist with a touch of finding the lovely within the ordinary, Erinn excels at capturing beauty and expressing love and peaceful energy through her art.  As a lifelong learner, she graduated from the Milan Art Institute in May of 2026 and is now working in-studio full time producing commissions, illustrating books, and working on her new Dream Series original collection for her local art districts annual 2nd Avenue Art Festival.

Erinn and her husband have been married for 36 years. They live in Durango Colorado with Howie the Dogtarian) and two cats: Arrow and Wolfie. The Lynams spend their free time hiking, playing live local music, and entertaining their grandchildren.

Oklahoma Heritage Series

Pet commissions

animal spirit series

To: Your Heart
          w/ Love