Pretty Flamingo

I love flamingos not just because they are pink but because they are so elegant .

This piece is inspired by the post impressionistic style of Van Gogh with his bold swirling strokes ,
Bold, elegant, and utterly captivating — Pretty Flamingo is a celebration of grace and colour. With rich strokes of coral, blush pinks, and fiery reds, this flamingo comes alive against a backdrop of jewel-toned greens and violets.

Her gaze is piercing, yet her pose is fluid and soft — a perfect balance of strength and beauty.

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Lynette Mary Skeers is a modern romantic artist based in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland, Australia, working in mixed media and oils. Her paintings bring together figurative imagery, landscape, colour and symbolism to explore feminine strength, light, emotion and the quiet connection between the inner world and nature.

Originally from Newcastle and shaped by a lifelong love of dance and creativity, Lynette returned seriously to painting after raising her family. In 2024, she committed fully to her professional practice. She is a graduate of Milan Art Institute and has undertaken further mentorship with celebrated Australian artist Donald James Waters OAM.

Working from her Fraser Coast studio, Lynette builds her paintings with collage, texture, acrylic, inks and oils. Her work ranges from romantic portraits and symbolic reflections to contemplative landscapes and wildlife. Across each collection, she seeks to create beauty with meaning, inviting the viewer to pause, feel and find their own story within the work.