About the Artist & Her Painting

Lynne Griffey remembers telling a friend the only regret she had was not developing her God-given talent for painting. As a retired art teacher, wife, mother and grandmother that story has changed. In July 2007, having been retired for a month, Lynne offered to paint a mural in the chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home. That mural led to more at the funeral home, plus local churches, homes, and government buildings.

After beginning a series of historical Clarksville scenes in watercolor and oil, Lynne partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to produce a community calendar. The calendar features her paintings and is a premier annual fundraiser for BBBS. Lynne's interest in the local scene is due to her family's early origin in the mid-1800's. This has given the artist an affinity for old things and places. It is Lynne's hope that her paintings will help endure the legacy of Clarksville history and architecture.

Her artwork has been donated to non-profit agencies for fund raising and her commissioned pieces include portraits, landscapes, homes and nature scenes. Lynne's goal is to lovingly instill each piece with a sense of joy and serenity. As far as her artistic style is concerned, she says, "I have a lot to learn but I am enjoying the journey".