In the Spotlight at Canopy

She works in a spontaneous way, frequently changing yarns and colors, a method not commonly used in traditional loom weaving.

Primarily working with wool, silk, and linen - we thumb through her finished pieces, the quality of the fabric is immediately evident. Nearly every item floor to ceiling has depth and tactile qualities.

Lynne shares the historical connection between weaving and early computing: looms were among the first systems to use binary logic to create patterns, a foundation that later influenced modern computing through sequences similar to zeros and ones in code.

One brightly colored textile currently on display in her studio has been in progress for nearly two years.

Cartoon weaving, a process that involves dyeing her own yarn, drawing a design on paper, painting that pattern and then translating that drawing into fiber.

The physical demands of weaving are an important part of the work, particularly when working on the upper sections of a piece, where the artists arms must remain raised for extended periods, making the work possible only in short bursts of time.

Often inviting visitors to sit at the loom, touch the art, and experience the process firsthand, Lynne welcomes guests to explore her creative practice.

During the Austin Studio Tour, blind and low-vision guests visited Lynne’s studio through Art Spark Texas’ accessible art crawl for a tactile art experience.

Each guest spent time at the loom, exploring the mechanics of weaving through touch and movement.

Her studio reflects a deep interest in learning directly from source traditions. Lynne continues to travels internationally to study and expand her processes in weaving, fabric dyeing, and encaustic painting, sometimes referred to as painting with fire.

Looking around Lynne’s studio, the space becomes a showcase of process.

Hand-carved gourds combine basket weaving and dye, encaustic paintings incorporate fabric - and shelves and coat hangers hold wearable weavings, table runners, and colorful custom tapestries.

Visit Lynne every first Saturday of the month for Open Canopy, from 1-4pm at 916 Springdale Rd. Bldg 1 #117

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At the Loom: Weaving with Lynne Brotman

At the Bench: Encaustic Painting with Fire

At the Bench: Encaustic Painting Demonstration

At the Cartoon Weaving

On the Walls: Dyed, carved gourd with turquoise embellishments

On the Walls: Weaved, Dyed and carved Gourds

At the Bench: Encaustic Painting

33rd Annual Show and Sale at Art from the Streets

Join Art from the Streets for an unforgettable weekend celebrating art, resilience, and community! Over 2,000 original works by artists experiencing homelessness, at risk or in transition - 95% of sales goes directly to the artists. Come meet the artists, buy a one-of-a-kind piece and support 33 years of creative impact! #artfromthestreets #canopyaustin

This sale takes place at the Blue Genie Art Bazaar on October 18th and 19th from 11am - 5pm - mark your calendars and show up in support! Buy your tickets at the button below:

Ticket Information:

Your ticket makes a difference: Your $5 ticket grants you entry to the Annual Show and Sale and helps us continue providing a safe, nurturing environment where artists experiencing homelessness feel seen, valued, and supported through their own creative expression. By attending this event, you're not only celebrating the creativity of our artists - you're affirming the dedication they've poured into their work.

95% of the proceeds from artwork sales directly support our unhoused neighbors, fostering self-determination, creative achievement, and lasting connection in our community.

*Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event.

Welcome to Canopy: Artist Chad Rea

Let’s give a warm welcome to Lockhart multidisciplinary artist and @lockh.arthouse curator, Chad Rea, new to the Canopy community! Visit them in Studio #202 Building 2 during Open Canopy every first Saturday from 1-4pm ⭐️

About the Artist:

Often paradoxical in nature, Chad Rea’s works draw on pop, street, folk, and punk aesthetics to transmute the trauma and pain of our world into expressions of joy, connection, and hope. Inspired by his own healing, Chad’s wish is that his art will move others to seek out their own imperfect truths, finding all that advertising tries to sell, already present within themselves.