Mary Lanka Art & Design

About Mary

My Background

Since I was young, I always had a natural ability to draw and paint. As I got older, I pursued a career in the creative arts at Kendall College of Art & Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Once I received my BFA in Visual Communications, I was able to design powerful advertising campaigns for industries that provided both services and products to consumers.

Paintbrushes and Computers

I use many traditional mediums such as oil, acrylic and watercolor paints. I also create vector-based commercial art with the aid of a computer. I find the ability to work with my hands and utilize the technology of Adobe Creative Suite software enables me to create dynamic and creative compositions.

My Work

I consider myself to be a problem solver because I like to work with clients to create cohesive concepts to meet their targeted goals. Building relationships is one of my greatest assets when it comes to the overall success of a project. I want to let my clients know that I am listening to their ideas and that I am not forcing my own creative agenda.

Available ArtWORK

Landscapes

Plein air and Studio Oil Paintings

Into the Oak Forest

$559

Painted in my studio from a photo taken on picturesque Leonard Road in Spring Lake, Michigan. Oil on gessoed board, framed with a black wooden frame. (Final framed size: 19 x 19")

A Place to Rest

$559

Painted in my studio from a photo taken on the Lakeside Trail located in Spring Lake, Michigan.

Oil on canvas, framed with a natural brown wooden frame.

(Final framed size: 21 x 25")

The Garden Bridge

$989

Painted on location at the Grand Haven Garden Club, Garden Walk in Fruitport, Michigan, in June. Oil on gessoed board, framed with a black wooden frame. (Final framed size: 33 x 27")

Windy Day

$789

Original oil painting by Mary Lanka. Painted on location at Hemlock Crossing Ottawa County Park in West Olive, Michigan in April. Oil on Canvas, framed. 24 x 18" canvas with rustic barn wood frame. (Final framed size: approx. 27 x 21")

September in the Distance

$159

Original oil painting by Mary Lanka. Painted on location at Hemlock Crossing Ottawa County Park in West Olive, Michigan in September. Oil on Canvas, 11 x 14" canvas with rustic barn wood frame. (Final framed size: 13.75 x 16.75")

Goldenrod September

$159

Original oil painting by Mary Lanka. Painted on location at Hemlock Crossing Ottawa County Park in West Olive, Michigan in September. Oil on Canvas, 14 x 11" with rustic barn wood frame. (Final framed size: 16.75 x 13.75")

Posters

Created by Mary Lanka

The Musical Fountain Poster by Mary Lanka

$25

12 x 18" Poster by Mary Lanka of the Grand Haven Musical Water Fountain. Designed from an original colored pencil illustration by Mary Lanka.

Mackinac Island Poster by Mary Lanka

$25

12 x 18" poster of Mackinac Island. Designed from an original oil painting by Mary Lanka painted during the Queen's Cup Sailing Regatta.

Grand Haven Lighthouse Poster by Mary Lanka

$25

12 x 18" poster of the Grand Haven Lighthouse and Catwalk by Mary Lanka. The poster depicts the lighthouse and catwalk prior to the recent renovation project by the Grand Haven Lighthouse Conservancy.

Peace River Wildlife Center Poster by Mary Lanka

12 x 18" poster for the Peace River Wildlife Center in Punta Gorda, Florida.

POSters usually ship within 3-5 business days. To purchase, Email: mary@maryLanka.com