Early in her life Lynne M. Gillen was destined to become an artist. Raised in Mankato, MN, she was commissioned to paint a mural at her high school, began working as an apprentice sign painter, and had an award-winning drawing displayed at the capital in Washington, D.C. - all at the age of seventeen.

Lynne graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Music and a Minor in Art at Mankato State University. Since then she has expanded her artistic repertoire to include elaborate decorative painting, commissioned artwork and exquisite faux finishes to name a few. For over two years, Lynne worked extensively in the Dallas, TX area with two outstanding mural artists. She has also studied under one of the leading Master faux finishers in the country. Lynne has gained valuable experience and confidence from these seasoned artists. Having developed her own business since May of 2000, she continues to travel and educate herself on new techniques of painting and faux finishing.

CONTACT:
E-mail: Lynne Gillen
Phone: (218) 741-5137