G. Campbell Lyman is a prolific collector of works by lesser heralded artists and an accomplished abstract painter in his own right. Lyman’s own abstract paintings and watercolors comprise repeating patterns of irregular circles, rectangles, whorls and cellular forms painted with thick brushstrokes in vivacious hues.
Lyman grew up in New Orleans, where he started collecting and making his art as a teenager. When he was around 30 years old, he began traveling to discover and sell undervalued art, living in various places in the United States and Europe.
Eventually, he returned to New Orleans and opened Guy Lyman Fine Art on the city’s famous Magazine Street. He operated the gallery for several years before moving his business entirely online in the late 2010s. Lyman divides his inventory into four sections: 19th- and early 20th-century art, modern and contemporary art, New Orleans and Louisiana art, and finally, his own creations.
Lyman cites "painterly" painters like Robert Rauschenberg, Sean Scully, Cy Twombly and Julian Schnabel — as well as movements such as Pop art and Abstract Expressionism — as having influenced his work. He is less concerned about the forms on the canvas and more about the paint’s texture, color and line, as well as the negative space around it. He appreciates and creates art that shows the presence of the artist's hand.
Lyman's work is held in art collections from California and Aspen to London and Beirut. He strives to keep his prices affordable for a broader demographic of collectors.
On 1stDibs, find G. Campbell Lyman paintings, drawings, mixed media and more.
"Flowers Never Seen #10" - Framed Contemporary Painting
By G. Campbell Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist’s Statement: “I have been an abstract painter for over 30 years, and I can't exactly say what caused me to one night go to the studio and paint flowers, of all things. But of ...
Charcoal, Acrylic
"Flowers Never Seen #11" - Framed Contemporary Painting
By G. Campbell Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist’s Statement: “I have been an abstract painter for over 30 years, and I can't exactly say what caused me to one night go to the studio and paint flowers, of all things. But of ...
Charcoal, Acrylic
"Flowers Never Seen #12" - Framed Contemporary Painting
By G. Campbell Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist’s Statement: “I have been an abstract painter for over 30 years, and I can't exactly say what caused me to one night go to the studio and paint flowers, of all things. But of ...
Charcoal, Acrylic
$1,350
H 28.5 in W 20.5 in D 1.5 in
"Leopard Skin Dr. Scholl's Spa Sandals" - Fashion Pop Art Still Life
By Marc Foster Grant
Located in Soquel, CA
Vivid and dynamic painting of leopard skin Dr. Scholls spa sandals by Marc Foster Grant (American, b. 1947). Signed, titled and dated "Leopard Skin D...
Paper, Crayon, Acrylic, Watercolor
$725
H 12 in Dm 12 in
"Pleasantries" (2025) Still Life of Fruit and Ceramic, Acrylic/Charcoal Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Pleasantries" is a charming acrylic and charcoal painting, created on canvas, which depicts slices of mango resting on a plate Van Fossan was born in Vail, C...
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
$1,800
H 24 in Dm 24 in
"Sanctuary" (2025) Original Acrylic Painting, Whimsical Interior
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Sanctuary" is an original acrylic and pastel painting depicting a warm interior with a cozy cat perched on a chair peering out a picturesque window. Van Fos...
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
$2,200
H 24 in Dm 24 in
"Nestled" - Rural Midwestern Winter Landscape, Acrylic/Charcoal Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Nestled" is a charming acrylic and charcoal painting, created on canvas. Artist Statement: "This emotional, impulsive, and nostalgic work captures a familiar...
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
$9,500
H 50 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Vase in the Window (Impressionist Floral Still Life Painting of Pink Peonies)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Vase in the Window (Impressionist Floral Still Life of Magenta Pink Peony Flowers in a Vase Against an Off-White Window Scene) by David Konigsberg oil on panel 50 x 36 x 1.5 inches no frame required - painting is wired on reverse for easy installation Signed by the artist, verso This painting is an exquisite example of the artist's unique ability to capture the very whimsical side of nature. Widely known for painting expansive views of the Hudson Valley where the artist often embarks on extensive hiking trails, Konigsberg also takes to painting more intimate and commonplace household objects. A coffee pot, salt and pepper shaker, or as in this case, a simple bouquet of long stemmed pink peonies careening over the side of a green vase; his use of oil washes capture both fluidity and structure. The fanciful treatment of the flowers calls to mind French Impressionist Toulouse Latrec...
Charcoal, Oil, Wood Panel
$765Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 0.6 in
Magic geranium" still life framed by Volskay Lilya.
By Lilya Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
Magic geranium" still life framed by Volskay Lilya. A beautiful airy, very light still life. It is executed in a mixed technique. There are also acrylic paints and inks, ceramic cont...
Lacquer, Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Favorite Irises
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this exuberant dance of color and form, I infused my love for the natural world through a symphony of vibrant strokes. Drawing inspiration from the raw emotions of expressionism a...
Oil, Acrylic
Poppies Red
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant tapestry of color, I've melded acrylic, oil, and oil pastel to craft an impassioned dance of poppies. My strokes brim with the spirit of expressionism and touch of im...
Oil, Acrylic
$816
H 23.43 in W 27.37 in D 0.6 in
Bouquet Beautiful Original oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Technique (canvas handmade) The picture was painted with a palette knife and a brush on canvas . (handmade) I poured my soul into this canvas, blending vibrant acrylics and oils to...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Poppies 4
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant fusion of acrylic and oil, I've captured the raw energy and beauty of nature. The impressionist strokes evoke a sense of movement, while the expressionist colors stir...
Oil, Acrylic
Flowers from Space
Located in Zofingen, AG
I immersed myself in color and texture, letting emotions guide my brushes and palette knives. Splashes of acrylic and oil blend into a cosmic dance, capturing the wild beauty of blos...
Oil, Acrylic
$823Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 14 in
Contemporary British Acrylic Painting Sunflowers in Vase
By Ben Powell
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunflowers by Ben George Powell, British contemporary artist signed acrylic on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 14 inches provenance: private collection of this artists work, UK The pai...
Oil, Acrylic
Sold
H 22 in W 27.5 in
"Flowers Never Seen #8" - Framed Abstract Contemporary Painting
By G. Campbell Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist’s Statement: “I have been an abstract painter for over 30 years, and I can't exactly say what caused me to one night go to the studio and paint flowers, of all things. But of ...
Charcoal, Acrylic
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H 25 in W 19 in
"Flowers Never Seen #7" - Contemporary Abstract Painting, Framed
By G. Campbell Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist’s Statement: “I have been an abstract painter for over 30 years, and I can't exactly say what caused me to one night go to the studio and paint flowers, of all things. But of ...
Charcoal, Acrylic
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H 25 in W 19 in
"Flowers Never Seen #6" - Contemporary Multimedia Abstract Painting, Framed
By G. Campbell Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist’s Statement: “I have been an abstract painter for over 30 years, and I can't exactly say what caused me to one night go to the studio and paint flowers, of all things. But of ...
Charcoal, Acrylic
Flowers Never Seen #5
By G. Campbell Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist’s Statement: “I have been an abstract painter for over 30 years, and I can't exactly say what caused me to one night go to the studio and paint flowers, of all things. But of course, the 'template' of flowers in a vase is really just a basis, like any other, for color and form, and moving paint around. And I use unlikely color combinations as in my non-representational work; these flowers don't exist in nature - they came out of my head. So I can do pretty much anything I want to - I don't feel any more restricted than I do when I'm making abstract paintings. This one I framed in an ornate frame so the whole thing vibrates sort of like a late Van...
Charcoal, Acrylic
Flowers Never Seen #3
By G. Campbell Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist’s Statement: “I have been an abstract painter for over 30 years, and I can't exactly say what caused me to one night go to the studio and paint flowers, of all things. But of ...
Charcoal, House Paint, Acrylic