Lynne Barletta
Lynne Barletta began her art career at age 14 in Colorado with her first commissioned portrait, which blossomed over the next 30 years into the vibrant multi-media creations that hang in many homes and businesses globally, including several players from the Denver Broncos, several large painting commissions from the Coors family, the Toho Water Authority, Kissimee City Hall and many more. Her work has been featured on TBN, West Palm Beach Education channel, and has graced galleries and shows over the years. Lynne is represented by Osceola 32 Gallery in Stuart Florida with a one woman show called "The Art of Healing" October 15 - November 15 2010.
Lynne’s Florida scenery and prophetic art is reproduced in over 20 limited edition prints series. She paints large-scale oils as well as watercolors, pencil and pastels. An art major at University of Northern Colorado, she also studied privately under Pastel Master, Dee Toscano, and portrait artist Dodie Rufner Ballantine. Beginning in the early 1980’s, Lynne piloted the Art taught by Artist programs in Denver public schools. Lynne is also ordained and is the founder and director of Open Heavens Centers, with a vision of a center for the arts in Stuart, Florida, which is her hometown.
Lynne has been teaching art for adults and children over 20 years. She is known for her ability to teach excellent drawing skills, inspiring creativity and encouragement for all ages and levels of ability. She has done a number of community art outreaches for children and underprivileged families over the years.
Local Organizations & Honors
- Martin County Counsil for the Arts
- "Dreams" organizational team and performing artist for the Lyric Theatre production of arts convergence January 22, 2011
- Nominated for Woman of the year 2010 Soroptomist Society
- Leadership 2011 Stuart / Martin County Chamber of Commerce
- Leadership Award / Body Network 2005
- Patrons Award / Valencia College Art Show 2009
- Featured artist 9-11 Port St Lucie Civic Center
Contact Information
Studio: Stuart / Martin County Chamber of Commerce
1650 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, Florida 34990
772-834-8844
openheavenscenters.org (Center for the Arts page)
artofbreakthrough @ me.com