Lynn graduated from Garrett College in 2000 with an A.A. degree in Fine and Performing Arts. With a full scholarship he attended Frostburg State University, where he majored in Art and Design with a focus in painting and graphic design. He graduated in 2002 with a B.F.A. degree and Departmental Honors.
Lynn exhibits at various locations and events. Showplaces have included Frostburg State University, Garrett College, Frostburg City Hall, and the Springs Folk Festival. He is a member of the Allegany Area Art Alliance and Allegany Arts Council. Giclee prints of his work can be seen and purchased at the Manhattan Golf & Gallery (Cumberland, MD), Rocky Gap Lodge (Cumberland), Penn Alps Craft Shop (Grantsville, MD), and Whispering Pines (Springs, PA). Purchasing can be done online at www.yoderart.com.
Lynn paints a variety of subjects and themes. Spiritual paintings are inspired by his vibrant faith in God. Images of musicians and their musical moods reflect a love for classical music. His landscape and wildlife images portray an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Foremost, Lynn enjoys depicting people whether in formal portraits or in paintings that show the figure in action or as part of a larger environment.
Lynn resides in Springs, Pa. He markets giclee reproductions of his oil paintings, teaches drawing and painting, and works as a custom designer and framer. View his work at www.yoderart.com.
EDUCATION
Frostburg State University (FSU), Frostburg, MD
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May, 2002
Major: Art & Design (Focus: Painting, Graphic Design)
Minor: Art History
Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0
Departmental Honors
Summa Cum Laude
Garrett College (GC), McHenry, MD
Associate of Arts, May, 2000
Major: Fine & Performing Arts
Major GPA: 4.0/4.0 Overall GPA: 3.95/4.0
Summa Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
Teaching
• Studio Arts, Gr. 9-12, Mountain View Christian School, Springs, PA, 2002-present
• Studio Arts, Gr. 5-8, Mountain View Christian School, 2004-06
Framing
• Custom Design and Framing, Manhattan Golf and Gallery, Cumberland, MD, 2005-present
Studio Art
• Oil Painting, Portraiture and Commissioned Work,1995-present
• Giclee Prints, 2004-present
Graphic Design
• Logo, Brochure, & Other Design., Smart Choice Computer Solutions, LaVale, MD, 2002
• Logo Design, Resources For Independence, Cumberland, MD, 2002
• CD & Cassette Insert Design, Mountain Anthems Mixed Chorus, Salisbury, PA, 2002
• Logo Design, Friendship Haven Church, Cumberland, MD, 2002
Illustration
• Christian Light Publications, Harrisonburg, VA, 2002-04
• Della Oberholtzer, Stories to Grow By, Christian Light Publications, 1998
• Lena Eicher, House of Strangers, Longwood Communications, De Bary, FL, 1997
• Ervin H. Hershberger, Seeing Christ in the Tabernacle, Campbell Copy Center, Harrisonburg, VA ,1995
Residencies & Presentations
• Artist in Residence, Spruce Forest Artisan Village, Grantsville, MD, Sept., 2007
• Presenter, Springs Folk Festival, Springs, PA, Oct., 2004-present
• Presenter, Quilt Festival, Grantsville, MD, July, 2007
• Art on Consignment
Whispering Pines, Springs, PA, 2008-present
Manhattan Golf & Gallery, Cumberland, MD, 2004-present
Rocky Gap Lodge, Cumberland, MD, 2003-present
Penn Alps Craft Shop, Grantsville, MD, 1998-present
Benjamin Art Gallery, Hagerstown, MD, 2007-08
Lamberts Custom Framing Center, Bedford, PA 2005-07
Arts at Canal Place, Cumberland, MD, 2004-06
60 N. Centre St. Gallery, Cumberland, MD, 2003-06
The Gallery, Oakland, MD, 2001-06
• Presenter, Artists' Studio Tour, Allegany Arts Council, Cumberland, MD, Nov., 2005
• Presenter, 60 N. Centre St. Gallery, Cumberland, MD, Bi-Monthly, 2004-05
• Presenter, The Gallery, McHenry, MD, July, 2002-04
EXHIBITIONS
• Philip Dressler Center for the Arts, Juried Exhibition, Somerset, PA, July, 2005, 2007
• The Gallery, Two-Person Exhibit, Oakland, MD, Oct., 2005
• Frostburg City Hall, Solo Exhibit, Frostburg, MD, Aug., 2005
• Quiet Rhythms, Two-Person Exhibit, Arts at Canal Place, Cumberland MD, May, 2005
• Life of the Land, Thesis Exhibition, Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery, Frostburg, MD, April, 2001
• FSU Student Art Exhibition, Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery, March, 2001
• Studio Art Group Exhibition, GC Art Gallery, Dec., 2002, 2004
• Student Art Exhibition, GC Art Gallery, May, 1999, 2000
• Garrett County Arts Council Holiday Show, GC Art Gallery, Dec., 1998, 1999
• Independence Day Exhibit of Art, Flowery Vale Senior Center, Accident, MD, July, 1998-2001
HONORS/ AWARDS
• Honorable Mention, Uniontown Art Club Fine Art Exhibition, Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington, PA, 2008
• Best of Show, Somerset County Artists Association, Philip Dressler Center for the Arts, Somerset, PA, 2005
• Honorable Mention, Somerset County Artists Association, 2007
• People's Choice Award, Somerset County Artists Association, 2007
• People's Choice Award, Somerset County Artists Association, 2005
• Second Place, PA Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest, Guys Mills, PA,1998
• Third Place, PA Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest, 1997
• The Dean’s List, 1999-2002
• Burgee Regents Scholarship, 2-yr Full Scholarship, University System of Maryland, Adelphi, MD, 2000
• GC Student Government Association Scholarship, GC Foundation, 1999
• GC General Scholarship, GC Foundation, 1999
• Aza Stanton Art Scholarship, GC Foundation, 1998
• Lancellota Family Scholarship, GC Foundation,1998
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• "His Tears," (print release), Cumberland Times-News, Cumberland, MD, Nov. 10, 2006
• Mountain Canvas, Allegany Arts Council Studio Tour Directory, Cumberland, MD, Nov., 2005
• "Garrett County Arts Council exhibit features turned wood pieces, oil paintings,"
Cumberland Times-News, Sept., 9, 2005
• "Lynn Yoder featured at Frostburg City Hall," Cumberland Times-News, June 24, 2005
• "FSU seniors will exhibit artworks", Cumberland Times-News, April, 2002
• "Garrett CC Grads Receive Regent Scholars Honors", The Republican, Oakland, MD, July 20,2000
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Allegany Arts Council, Member, 2005-present
• Allegany Area Art Alliance, Member, 2003-present
• Garrett County Arts Council, Member, 1998-2006
• Studio Art Group, GC, Member, 2001-02
• Committee for Independence Day Exhibit of Art, Committee Member, 1999-2001