Biography

Four Time World Champion

An interpretive sculptor of wood, Lynn Branson finds her inspiration in the line, form and shape discovered in each treasured piece of her chosen medium. The forms and shapes she develops as sculpture portray the living creatures of the Natural World, a World to which she feels a deep committment.

Living on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the Ocean, Forest and Alpine areas are close at hand, devastatingly beautiful and, to Ms. Branson, fragile and vunerable. Conveying this delicate beauty is a main objective in her work, which she has exhibited internationally, earning her many awards.
Lynn has held 4 World Interpretive titles,being the only female in the 49 year history of the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art Carving Competition held in Ocean City Maryland USA annually. Lynn will be recieving the Ward  Foundation Living Legend Award  April 26, 2019

Artists that have influenced Lynn are many. One of Lynn's first mentors was Courtney Milne. Not only a master photographer , an artist, author, educator, keynote speaker, and philanthropist. American icon and master wood turner Mark Lindquist influenced Lynn's approach to her work and his support gave her the confidence to pursue her passion. Lynn was honored to be a part of the Blakely Burl Tree Project. Lynn's goal is to continue producing works of art that have a significant meaning to them. Bringing an awareness of the human imprint and the forces of nature to our earth.

 

Support for Conservation: 

Ward Museum Of Wildfowl Art, Maryland USA
Ducks Unlimited, Comox Valley BC
Mountainaire Rescue Society,Courtenay BC
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, Errington  BC
Birds of Prey Centre,Duncan ,BC
Macklaing  Society.ca Comox Valley BC
Ancient Forest Aliance,Victoria BC