Laney Haake
Elaine ‘Laney’ Haake
Born and raised in Kansas City, I lived mere blocks from the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. As a young child, I would wander the halls fascinated by all the artwork and wondering about the people and places portrayed in the paintings. Those visits to the Nelson instilled in me an early love of art and desire to create art myself.
I credit various artists for contributing to my art education and I am deeply grateful for their instruction and encouragement. I believe painting from life has been one of my best teachers. Whether painting en plein air or in the studio, I am on a journey of continual learning and self discovery.
Each painting is an authentic effort to share the beauty of God's creation and capture a moment in time to transport others to a place of discovery and reflection.
Whether painting a landscape, historical landmarks or portraits of the people I have met in my travels, I find beauty and meaning in it all. I want to communicate that in my work and love to share it with others.
