Cole Lyons is a visual artist and art teacher based in Portland, Oregon. After studying illustration, Cole pivoted to painting, eventually earning a BFA in art history from Portland State University. Cole is an owner and instructor at Ulna Studios, actively exhibiting work in local and Southern Oregon shows, while inspiring students to cultivate their own creative practices. Cole's art is profoundly influenced by personal experiences, including overcoming opiate addiction and periods of homelessness in San Francisco.
Cole's painting is a deeply personal representation of small joy and mindfulness. This piece is a tangible anchor, allowing Cole to revisit the sensory experience of being in the Gorge: the wind, heat, bird sounds, light on the cliffs, and the scent of grass. For Cole, painting outdoors in these local natural settings is a meditative practice that fosters presence and mindfulness. This art captures one of these moments where the artist feels most truly themself. (@Colealexanderlyons)
Original: 18”x36” acrylic on canvas
Image of original work is a representation of the piece the purchaser will receive. Scale and level of detail may deviate slightly from the physical work.
Cole Lyons is a visual artist and art teacher based in Portland, Oregon. After studying illustration, Cole pivoted to painting, eventually earning a BFA in art history from Portland State University. Cole is an owner and instructor at Ulna Studios, actively exhibiting work in local and Southern Oregon shows, while inspiring students to cultivate their own creative practices. Cole's art is profoundly influenced by personal experiences, including overcoming opiate addiction and periods of homelessness in San Francisco.
Cole's painting is a deeply personal representation of small joy and mindfulness. This piece is a tangible anchor, allowing Cole to revisit the sensory experience of being in the Gorge: the wind, heat, bird sounds, light on the cliffs, and the scent of grass. For Cole, painting outdoors in these local natural settings is a meditative practice that fosters presence and mindfulness. This art captures one of these moments where the artist feels most truly themself. (@Colealexanderlyons)
Original: 18”x36” acrylic on canvas
Image of original work is a representation of the piece the purchaser will receive. Scale and level of detail may deviate slightly from the physical work.
