With his uniquely styled landscape paintings, he strives for a level of excitement, movement and resonance that seems to push somewhere beyond what the environment naturally provides.  When considering subjects he tries to search for something striking; like the color of the sky, the direction of natural light, pattern of shadows, or the glint of sunlight on water.  He then embellishes those striking features.

Lynch hopes that by accentuating those things that are sometimes easy to miss, he can provoke viewers to … “Have something to think about not just something to see”.  Each painting Tom creates can be seen as special. “I feel it’s the job of the artist to bring to the viewer the best of what can be found in the landscape along with a little creativity or exaggeration … normal and ordinary are not for me.”

Tom is a natural teacher who is especially intuitive in developing the student’s own individual needs. For 35 years students from all over the world have attended his successful workshops and acclaimed them with high regard. He has mentored many who are now accomplished professionals.  When Tom speaks, he talks openly and candidly. His paintings have that same intensity, expression, and direct appeal.

Tom’s list of credentials include: Two “Lifetime Achievement Awards”, “Signature Membership” in many national watercolor societies, election into the illustrious “Society of American Impressionists”, as well as “Who’s Who in American Art”. Tom has been the invited “guest artist” for many art exhibitions including Sedona Plein Air Festival.  Tom was honored in the American Embassy in Paris, France with a one-man exhibition.  He has been cited in numerous publications including American Artist Magazine, Southwest Art, International Artist Magazine, Art & Antiques, Today’s Great Masters, the Wall Street Journal, and the color front page every Christmas Day for a leading Illinois newspaper. Tom’s video production won a Bronze Award in the “Telly” Competition, which focuses on video production, and compares to the Academy Award Program. Some of Toms' numerous awards include: “The Municipal Art League of Chicago Award of Excellence”, “Landscape Artist of the Year”, and he was the first American selected for Honorary Membership in the “Canadian Watercolor Society”.  Tom has been the featured artist for the Men’s, Women’s and Seniors U. S. Open Golf Championships and several PGA events and tournaments.  Much of his work has been published and many of his best paintings are available in Limited Edition prints.  It is no surprise that his paintings are included in private and corporate collections throughout the world.

 Tom's workshop objective is to show the vast range and flexibility of watercolor.  You will learn to put emotion and conviction into painting by pushing the limits of color, contrast, and light.  Tom likes to put fun into the process of painting.  His relaxed and easy going style of teaching reveals an organized program that sets a goal for each day and sees that each student has an example and understanding of that day's lesson.  You will see daily demonstrations with detailed explanations of all the hows and whys followed by individual attention and a positive critique session.  You will come away from this workshop with enthusiasm for watercolor painting, some new techniques, a new friend, and knowledge that you can use for a lifetime!