“The infinite colour variations, shapes and forms playing with light, the dancing leaves, the twining stems and vines supporting flowers entrance me.  The wonder and mystery of the old gnarled tree stops me in my tracks.  A story begs to be told.  The vast and often overpowering landscape of our world stirs my soul.  Fairies play in the garden.  Angels whisper in my mind.  The brush is dropped in despair and watercolour paint spatters the wall of my studio – again.  Will I ever “get it”?  Sometimes, I am close.”

Penny Lamnek/Van Hees was born in Edmonton, Alberta, December 21, 1952.
She credits her High School Art teacher Mr. Hank Zyp for helping to lay a firm foundation on which to build.

Out of High School she attended the Kootenay School of Art in 1969 to 1971.
Since that time she has learned from many instructors including Dorothy Shute, Ron Myron, Eileen Raucher Sutton, Dirk Van Wyk, Cecil Derkatch, Robert Sinclair, Linda Kemp and Gordon Mackenzie.

As an unrepentant book junkie, she spends hours pouring over the latest and oldest publications searching for answers.
Penny adds pottery and writing to the pursuits that keep her up all night.

Penny has been a member of the Edmonton Art Club since 1979 and has held many positions including President in 1986.  She has displayed her work in their Art Exhibits up until 1989.

  At this time Penny, Hans and their two boys, Jonathan and Steven moved to Skeleton Lake near Boyle, Alberta.  Raising her sons, the family business and community involvement took precedence over her artwork for a few years but life continues to evolve and she is again an active member of the Edmonton Art Club and participating in their Art Shows on a regular basis.

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Hippy Hippy Shake
14 x 16
(watercolor) $272.