Lynn Shield
Billings, MT
Montana artist with a focus on vibrant western and wildlife paintings.
Message
Lynn Shield is a Montana-based contemporary Western artist known for her vibrant watercolor and alcohol ink paintings. Her work celebrates the spirit of the West through expressive depictions of horses, wildlife, and Western life.
Inspired by the landscapes and energy of Montana, Lynn combines traditional watercolor with innovative materials like Brusho® crystals and alcohol inks to create bold color, movement, and texture. Her paintings offer a fresh, modern take on Western art that resonates with collectors and visitors alike.
Memberships:
Cowgirl Artists of America – Artisan Member | Billings Arts Association | Women Artists of the West, Associate Member | Carbon County Arts Guild | Montana Watercolor Society National Watercolor Society | American Women Artists
Statement
As a Western artist, I seek to capture the energy, movement, and spirit of the West through bold, expressive color. Living in Montana has deeply influenced my work, inspiring subjects such as horses, wildlife, and Western figures that embody both freedom and resilience. I work with watercolor in non-traditional ways, incorporating materials like Brusho® crystal pigments to create unexpected textures and vibrant color variations. My process is intuitive and dynamic—I often use splashing, splattering, and dripping techniques to bring a sense of motion and spontaneity to each piece. Color is at the heart of everything I create. It allows me to move beyond realism and into emotion, capturing not just what I see, but what I feel. Each painting is an exploration, and I’m always excited to discover where the process will lead next!