From Trade Shows to Palette Knives: Lyn Hiner’s Journey from PRI to Porsche-Inspired Fine Art

This Break/Fix podcast episode with Lynn Hiner captures her journey from studying art at the Pratt Institute, working in the business world as a trade show manager at PRI, to becoming a professional artist specializing in automotive art. Underlining her story is a deep appreciation for the influence of her family and mentors. Lyn discusses her transition from the racing industry to art, leveraging her business acumen to succeed as an artist. She also details a pivotal life incident involving a severe burn injury that transformed her artistic style, leading to the creation of emotionally resonant, vibrant works. Throughout, Lyn emphasizes the importance of creativity, business insight, and finding one's voice in art. The episode also explores her views on modern car design versus classics, the importance of integrating art into STEM education, and offers advice for aspiring artists. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Lyn Hiner's Journey from Business to Art 02:12 Balancing Art and Business 03:50 Becoming a Professional Artist 06:06 Passion for Porsches and Automotive Art 14:31 The Turning Point: The Accident and Petals Collection 24:32 Emotional Reactions to Art and Cars 26:01 Signature Style and Palette Knife Work 27:11 Collaborations and Special Projects 28:40 Thoughts on Hyper Realistic Art 32:04 Generative AI in Art 34:57 Choosing Future Art Pieces 35:33 The Importance of Art in Education 39:53 Advice for Aspiring Artists 42:54 Upcoming Projects and Global Reach 45:20 Legacy and Final Thoughts ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram