About Lucy
Portrait Credits: Antonia Blunt
Lucy Wayne is a London-born, Sussex-based artist, working from life in watercolour, gouache and ink.
From her South Downs studio, Lucy observes the seasons and the passing of time through her paintings, often gathering blooms from her garden to study and paint.
Working directly in colour without the use of pencil, the compositions unfold spontaneously. Delicate yet striking, Lucy’s works are infused by a love of nature. Intensely looking in awe and appreciation at the colours and contours of botanical forms, Lucy sees these living subjects not as “still life” but in a state of constant movement and change.
A collection of dried flowers in Lucy’s studio are a continued source of inspiration for her and they appear repeatedly in her work.
Fascinated by the curved stems and unusual colours which develop as the flowers begin to dry and fade, Lucy explores ideas such as the beauty of imperfection and the memories of people and places that flowers can evoke.
Lucy has exhibited in the UK with Domenica Marland, Amelia Maxwell, Toast Brighton, Mylo Art and at Glebe House in Devon. Her works enjoyed in collector’s homes around the world.