Olya Lane

Joined Artfinder: Nov. 2020

Artworks for sale: 27

United States

Updates from Olya Lane's studio

  • Varnishing “Early Winter in Utah”

    One of my favorite final steps—varnishing a finished oil painting. It’s that magical moment when the colors come to life all over again! Varnish not only protects the painting from dust, UV rays, and moisture, but it also brings back the depth and richness that can get lost as oil paint dries. This layer gives the painting a unified finish—whether it’s glossy, satin, or matte—and makes all the hard work feel complete. It’s also a good moment to pause and appreciate the journey each piece takes from start to finish.

    12 June 2025
    September 2024

    September 2024

    Some days the ideas flow like a river… other days, I just sit and stare at a blank canvas. Creating art isn’t always easy—it takes patience and persistence. There’s mess, there’s doubt, and sometimes a painting goes through five different skies before it feels right. But in the middle of all that, there’s joy. That feeling when the brush moves just the way I imagined. That quiet moment when colors start to tell a story. Art is how I process life. It’s how I breathe a little slower and notice the world around me. And no matter what the day brings, I keep showing up—one brushstroke at a time.

    12 June 2025
    My latest Arizona painting.

    My latest Arizona painting.

    In progress.

    23 December 2022
    Exhibition at Art Museum in Idaho

    Exhibition at Art Museum in Idaho

    19 December 2022
    None

    19 December 2022
    Peonies in process

    Peonies in process

    13 November 2021
    With the Hummingbird

    With the Hummingbird

    21 November 2020
    Creating October painting

    Creating October painting

    21 November 2020