The bearded iris’ scalloped edges and ballooning petals can bloom in a multitude of colors, but artist René Lynch most appreciates the flower’s captivating structure. She’s used her brush and watercolors to capture the rounded edges of her favorite flower, and many more like it, for the past 11 years.

During a trip to Florence, she spent hours photographing irises in one particular garden and still uses those photographs as inspiration today. 

“I’ve always been attracted to really beautiful colors,” says Lynch. “I’ve always really enjoyed flowers. I love being outside and being a part of that world.” 

Lynch will showcase her many floral paintings at LeMoyne Art’s 22nd Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival on April 23-24. She is one of 150 selected fine artists that will exhibit alongside local heritage re-enactments, family activities and live entertainment. 

While last year’s festival attendance was kept smaller due to COVID-19 precautions, this year’s event is predicted to draw a much larger crowd. Lynch is looking forward to sharing her abstract paintings as well as connecting with art aficionados.

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