Linda Lavin

For more than 40 years, Linda Lavin has called the verdant Hudson Valley of New York home, while remaining deeply proud of her Vermont roots. Her vibrant alcohol ink paintings immediately evoke the natural beauty that has surrounded her throughout her life.
A lifelong creative spirit, Linda discovered painting a little over a decade ago and was quickly captivated by the luminous possibilities of color. Her semi-abstract images often echo impressionistic landscapes, alive with flow and movement. Using alcohol inks, she works without brushes, instead embracing the fluid, unpredictable techniques that the medium invites. By painting on impervious surfaces such as tile, glass, and yupo paper, Linda creates works that are both dynamic and distinctive.
Her award-winning pieces are treasured by collectors across the country and are especially beloved in the Hudson Valley, where her art can be found in homes, businesses, galleries, and boutiques. In addition to frequent exhibitions, Linda welcomes visitors to explore her studio by appointment.
Always a dabbler in artistic realms, once I was introduced to the dramatic and lively flow of alcohol ink it became my medium of choice. When I began using alcohol inks it was difficult to locate the inks and other supplies; since then it has become a medium shared by many artists doing a wide variety of techniques. My work tends toward impressionistic landscapes though as I branch out I am discovering some delightful alternatives. My paintings are done without brushes. I drop ink on an impervious, glossy surface (such as yupo paper, glass, or ceramic tile) and then gently, slowly move the inks by tilting, scraping and blending the ink with soft or hard tools. Alcohol ink dries rapidly; moving quickly to guide and mingle the ink is both the challenge and the joy of this work! Most of my paintings are done with only two to three ink colors. Watching the unbelievable myriad of colors and shades emerge from the wet and dry blending of the ink is magical! After the initial work dries thoroughly, I add embellishments and textures by applying additional alcohol and selectively dropping additional ink. I then photograph my original works and craft them into giclee prints, coasters, calendars, greeting cards and scarves.
Showcasing Artist - Inn at the Bellefield, Hyde Park, NY September 2025 - February 2026
Winner - Art in the Loft Wine Label Competition 2023 at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery
Annual participant in Art Studio Views, a self-guided tour of artist studios.
Website: linda-lavin.art
Email: lindarlavin@gmail.com