Country: Sweden
About me
When I paint, I aim to express a feeling or a mood of the object rather than to create an exact picture.
Being outdoors, painting is very inspiring and I love it. It's a challenge to paint outdoors exposed to wind, sun, rain and even snow. My paintings come alive in a way that is quite different from those paintings created in my studio. What started as a hobby has been an important part of my life.
Lena Thynell got her education in watercolor painting at the Gerlesborg Art School in Sweden, taking week long classes over several years. This school is located north of Gothenburg on the beautiful Swedish west coast.
She is an art instructor at the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania, USA. After a long career in the healthcare sector watercolor has now become an important part of her life. She paints "en plein - air" which gives her much joy and new inspiration. "It's a challenge to paint on location and that's what I like" Lena states.
Lena has participated in Juried Art Shows as well as solo art shows in Sweden and in the USA.
Lena is a Signature Member of the following watercolor societies
Pennsylvania Watercolor Society
Philadelphia Watercolor Society
Baltimore Watercolor Society and Pittsburgh Watercolor Society
Member of the Nordic Watercolor Society NAS
Social Media Administrator at Philadelphia Watercolor Society
Juried Artist representing Sweden in Fabrianoinacquarello 2019