8x10 oil on linen $675 framed
Another painting headed for Arts at Denver, show opening February 10, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
"Pigeon Toes"
Another piece in the show at Arts at Denver opening February 10, 2012!
10x10 $700 framed
Monday, January 9, 2012
Fresh off the easel - "Second Story View"
16x24 oil on stretched linen
$2200
Back online! Due to technical difficulties I was unable to post for awhile, but I'm back. This is my latest painting, to be included in a show at Arts at Denver, 1025 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO opening February 10, 2012. It's a group show with Teresa Vito, Mike Natale, and Melinda Morrison. Check out all the work and come to the opening if you can!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Exercise Page
I have just added a new page to my blog where I will post my "semi-daily" exercises with which I have challenged myself. One day it might be a quick painting from life, the next a memory painting, a limited palette sketch to work out the color harmonies for a larger piece, a twenty stroke painting, etc. I'm never sure what I will come up with. Click on the link to the right titled "Exercises, Sketches Etc.".
Thursday, November 24, 2011
"Running Paint"
11x14
at
Yes, it's that time of year already! The Christmas Mini-shows! But as artists, we've been thinking about the holidays for some time now, painting all those little gems, our deadline being right around Thanksgiving. It's Thanksgiving morning as I write, with the giblets simmering and the turkey waiting to be stuffed and put into the oven, anticipating the arrival of my family for dinner. I can't help but thank God for this wonderful life I lead as an artist. With all it's trials, insecurities and uncertainties (all you artists know what I'm talking about!), I am still filled with joy every time I put brush to canvas. I think I love to paint animals because their nature reminds me of what is truly important in this life, and the landscape is pure genius of creation. So Happy Thanksgiving to all!! Gotta go chop some celery and onion . . .
"Prairie King"
8x10
at
Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
"Partners II"
8x10
at
Evergreen Fine Art, Evergreen, CO
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
"San Luis Siesta"
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Sky Pond, Oops! Lake of Glass
Update:
I've been informed that we only made it to the Lake of Glass, not Sky Pond. That would explain why we kept missing seeing Lake of Glass (and we were not all blonde! so don't even go there). Guess we'll have to do it again, only ALL the way next time!! It will be a whole new adventure!
Original Post:
Yeah!! Finally made it to Sky Pond with my friend Kathy after getting rain/snowed out last week!! It was worth the wait though as the day was perfect. A little ice remained on the last boulder climb to the pond but not bad. The aspen in the park are just turning and should be ripe next week for a plein air marathon . . . Brushes ready!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Representing the West
These paintings are in the Representing the West Show at the Sangre de Cristo Art Center, Pueblo, CO
Opening Reception September 22, 2011
"Gathering the Herd"
"Swainson's Perch"
"Spring's Dawing"
Saturday, September 10, 2011
The Coming of Autumn
There's something about September and the brisk morning air that draws me to paint buffalo. Perhaps it's the the sound and sight of tall, drying blades of yellow grass, waving in unison as the wind passes over them, or the changing sound of aspen leaves, flickering in the sun, foretelling of something to come. . . as if it were a mystery. The only mystery of course is when and for how long will the next season last. Fall is a season of preparation and change. So as I stock up on firewood and watch the horses blowing their summer coats and "hairing up" for winter, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation as everything in the wild world gets ready for winter. 
"Prairie Peace"
8x10
"On the Prod"
8x8
"Prairie Son"
12x12
The top two paintings went to the "Artist's Gathering Show" at the Chico Basin Ranch this past Labor Day weekend and will travel to their show in Denver later this month.
The bottom painting is still at the studio awaiting it's frame and varnish.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
RMPAP Steamboat Museum Show
Here are two of my paintings making the trip to Steamboat for the RMPAP Colors of Colorado Show opening September 2 at the Steamboat Museum, Steamboat, CO. The first is a plein air, 11x14, done at the top of Schofield Pass in Crested Butte last summer. Unbeknownst to me at the time, people have died going up that pass! But when you reach the point where you think that is a possibility, it's already too late to turn around or back up, so you keep going. I ran into fellow artist Tom Lockhart just past the point of no return and told him if no one ever heard from me again to come looking up there! Before he went back down he very graciously came to find me and make sure I was alright. It was worth the risk!! I have not had such a great day painting before or since!
This second painting is a larger, 18x24 studio piece done from the plein air. Though I included a few of the background mountains in this one it has remained fairly true to the original plein air.
The opening is September 2 at the Steamboat Springs Museum. There will be demos going on all weekend by various artists as well.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
"Painting Horses Part Du"
The second session of "Painting Horses" has come and gone with a good time had by all (including our model Crystal, I think!).
The work turned out was wonderful! We spent more time drawing this session and I think it paid off. Though working from a live model who doesn't hold completely still was challenging, when we compartmentalized our goals into drawing then seeing and painting the colors out there it worked well. Two days then spent in the studio doing a "finished" painting and I believe none will be so intimidated as to not try painting animals, people, etc. from life again. We also took a "field trip" to the Loveland Museum to view it's "Horse" exhibit which was fun and inspiring with several different artists and their interpretations of the horse through art.
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| My plein air and studio painting in progress. |
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| Donna working on her studio painting. Not shown are her photo, thumbnail sketch and plein air. |
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| Dawn at an early stage of her studio painting. Not shown are her photo, thumbnail sketch and plein air. |
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| Dena, showing her studio painting with photo and thumbnail sketch. She also had her plein air for color reference. |
Stay tuned for workshops painting dogs and birds sometime this fall and winter!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Painting Horses Workshop
We had a great time this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday painting horses! The weather cooperated, and so did the horses on Friday, then Saturday and Sunday were spent interpreting what we gathered earlier onto canvas. I've included some pics here. If you feel left out there is still room in the August session, the 12th through the 14th. Contact me at www.lanivlaanderen.info or 970-461-1766.
A special thanks to our horse handlers Kathy and Brandy! And to our models, Lightfoot, Blue, Crystal and Kola.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
"Gathering the Remuda"
20x16 oil on stretched canvas SOLD
at Arts at Denver
This painting is from my stay at the Medano-Zapata Ranch last year, always one of the highlights of my year.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
"Tom-Tom the Barn Cat"
This painting is of an old tomcat who lives in my neighbor's barn.
Available at:
.www.artsatdenver.com
1025 S. Gaylord, Denver, CO
"Spring's Dawning"
$1600 in gold gilded frame
This little yearling doe was just at the base of Storm Mountain Road. She was so curious and started to come toward me as I got out of my truck to take a few pictures. The innocence of animals, especially the young, is inspiring.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Arts At Denver 20th Anniversary Show
"Valley Sunrise"
20x24 $3000
The Yearling
12x12 SOLD
"A Little Attitude"
8x10 $675
"In Harness"
12x12 $1200
Above are my new works at Arts at Denver for their 20th Anniversary Show. Hard to believe, but I've been with Paula since the beginning of my career and her gallery!! It began in an old church up in Silver Plume. Ah, the good ol' days! Standing around the huge potbelly stove at openings, sitting out on the front steps of the church, not to mention going up there to paint. It was grand! Thanks for taking a chance on me so many years ago Paula!!
Inquiries contact Paula at Arts at Denver:
303-722-0422
www.artsatdenver@earthlink.net
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The Belgian Team
The heat of the day, the dust and the strength of these horses were what I was trying to capture in this painting. I love these guys, not the largest of the draft breeds, but simply beautiful in their coloring and personalities. I believe the smaller of the two here, the one on our right, was in training which I tried to present by his eagerness in step contrasted by the more methodical gait of the larger horse. Ah yesteryear! I was really born a hundred years too late.16x20 $2000 framed
inquiries contact Lani at: lani@riverhawke.org
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Caramel and Fudge - guinea pig
Couldn't resist this little guy at the Stock Show. While horses, cattle and buffalo are the big draw, there are a ton of other painting opportunities down there! 8x10 oil on canvas on gatorboard
$575 unframed
contact www.lani@riverhawke.org
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Swainson's Watch
15x15 oil on canvas mounted on gatorboard.$1800 framed
This painting began as a demo, put on the back shelf for awhile 'til I finally finished it last week. This is a female Swainson's Hawk that was rescued by the Raptor Foundation in Ft. Collins, CO. They do a tremendous job taking care of these birds, keeping them as wild as possible and returning those who are able back to their native skies.
inquiries: lani@riverhawke.org
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
"Good Morning, Good Morning"
24x20 oil on stretched canvas
$2800
The soft colors and gesture of this guy sitting on an old fashioned light post were so intriguing, he looking quizically at the strange two legged holding a little black box up to her eye. The line of a Beatles' song kept going through my head, "good morning, good morning".
At the Abend 20th Anniversary Show
Thursday, October 14, 2010
"Last Blooms"
8x10 oil on canvas on gatorboard
$300 unframed
for purchase contact: www.lani@riverhawke.org
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
Heart of the West Show
"The Sundowners"
24x30
"Horse Wrangler"20x24
My paintings for the Heart of the West Show at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
October, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Unique Visions Show
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