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.
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.
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.
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Plein air and Studio Oil Paintings
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
Created by Mary Lanka
12 x 18" Poster by Mary Lanka of the Grand Haven Musical Water Fountain. Designed from an original colored pencil illustration by Mary Lanka.
12 x 18" poster of Mackinac Island. Designed from an original oil painting by Mary Lanka painted during the Queen's Cup Sailing Regatta.
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.
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
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