Thank you for visiting my online gallery! Art is my passion and I have always made my living creating art, so I appreciate your support! If you like what you see, please share this site with your friends and colleagues, as I rely heavily upon reference for my commissions. If you need references, I have several former clients that are more than willing to vouch for me! I have a diverse career experience in art - freelancing as an artist in Crete, Greece, as a graphic designer in Williamsburg, VA, and Brad Price Design Studio in Fort Worth, as an illustrator for a national Christian clip art publication company, and as a muralist for Tile Art Studios. As owner of Lyon Design since 1994, I have produced graphic design, fine art commissions in oil, acrylic, and pencil, interior and exterior murals, decorative painting (faux and trompe l'oeil), tile murals, portraits in pencil and oil, as well as several fine art commissions. I have several interior designers that I work in collaboration with when designing new spaces for clients. Living near the cultural district of Fort Worth, I have had the privilege of being exposed to nationally-ranked museums and have studied with local artists. I meet regularly with a group of socially diverse friends that make up a creative "think-tank" where we share our ideas and philosophies. I have traveled extensively, both stateside and abroad, broadening my knowledge of art and culture. As a fourth generation Texan, it is my recent goal to preserve and promote the state’s culture and history through my art. Always, as a believer in Christ, I desire to exhibit my love for Christ through my work. Whatever I do, I do for the glory of God. Education and Training B.A in Art History, University of Texas in Arlington. Undergrad studies in Studio Art & Graphic Design at Texas Christian University and Angelo State University. 2010 Mural Workshop led by Philadelphia muralist David McShane, a staff artist with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates, FWCAC, Fort Worth, TX Experimental Art student, Chris Hailey and Helen Sylvestri, Fort Worth Museum of Science & History Membership Fort Worth Community Arts Center ArtReach, Christ Chapel Bible Church, Fort Worth, TX Recent Exhibitions ArtReach Exhibition, Christ Chapel Bible Church, March 1, 2009 ArtReach Exhibition: Liturgical Art Christ Chapel Bible Church, Feb. 28, 2010 Fort Worth Community Arts Center Biennial Art Show, March, 2010 Four Star Coffee Bar, Fall Gallery Night, Cultural District, Fort Worth, TX, 2008 Arts Fifth Avenue, Arts Goggle, Fort Worth, 2008 Art on the Boulevard, co-op gallery, Fort Worth, TX, 2002-2003 Awards 1st place, Best Research Paper, Art History Dept Awards, Fall, 2001 1st place, Graphic Design, 4-color corporate logo, Print Awards, 1992 1st place, Oil painting, Artist Competition, Tactical Air Command, 1989 1st place, Oil painting, Artist Competition, Texas Tech University, 1984 2nd place, Portfolio, Young Artist Competition, Kerrville Arts & Crafts Fair, 1982 |
| Darla A. (Thornton) Lyon |
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