Lyda

As a figurative painter and illustrator, I work across a range of mediums, finding inspiration in everyday moments. My practice spans original fine art and playful, illustrative designs brought to life as printed goods. My paintings and drawings often explore light, texture, and memory, while my paper goods capture a more whimsical side of my work.

I grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida, surrounded by mom's paintings, ceramics, and knitting projects — in our home that (still doubles!) as my mom's studio. Watching her work taught me that art could be part of everyday life, not separate from it. I went on to study Studio Art at the University of Georgia's Lamar Dodd School of Art, graduating in 2021. Since then, I've lived in Charleston and spent a formative period in Spain, where the colors, textures, and rhythms of daily life still show up in my work.

Today, I live in New York, where the city's energy keeps me inspired as I continue my fine art practice and design custom stationery.