Lael Har
FULL-TIME ARTIST & INSTRUCTOR
Lael Har is an accomplished painter, full-time artist, art coach, and mother of two. She began her artistic journey in her youth, quickly establishing her talent. During high school, she was commissioned to create interior and theatrical murals. With formal training culminating in a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, Lael initially pursued a career in graphic design after relocating to Boulder, Colorado.
Her transition to the fine art world was deeply influenced by her mentor, Dvora Kanegis, and her extensive study of acrylic painting techniques and the business of art. In 2009, Lael took ownership of what is now Lael Gallery & Studios in North Boulder, transforming it into a thriving artist community.
Since 2005, Lael has showcased her work in open studios, art festivals, galleries, museums, and private collections. Her artistic achievements have garnered attention from various media outlets, including Fox News, ABC, The Washington Post, The Daily Camera, Voyage Denver, and Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine.
Lael finds great joy in sharing her talents through teaching painting workshops, where she inspires others to discover their creative voice. Over the years, she has taught hundreds of students and sold over 1,000 paintings. Using large brushes and vivid acrylic colors, she brings movement and joy to the canvas. Her extensive body of work is collected nationally and displayed in homes throughout the Front Range.
Committed to continually evolving her acrylic painting methods, Lael also nurtures the unique creative voices of her students. Her most notable work, a memorial mural measuring 8x24 feet, is prominently displayed at the Table Mesa King Soopers.
"I paint to capture the fleeting interplay of light on a landscape, focusing on the essence of a place rather than its literal representation. My work is an exploration of how acrylics and mixed media can convey mood, light, and movement, capturing the true spirit of my subjects. Often painting alla prima, I use large brushes, palette knives, spatulas, and various mediums to infuse my work with spontaneity, energy, and vibrant color. Through contemporary abstracts, I create space for the viewer's subjective interpretation, inviting them to engage deeply with the piece."
- Lael
“Meet the artist behind the Table Mesa King Soopers mural” on fox31 Denver
The fabric of our Boulder community grows stronger in healing from this tragedy together. We have the tendency to shut our hearts when we experience trauma. What is needed is to reach for one another, to Love our neighbor, and to gift each other from who we are. Healing takes time to integrate the grief, loss, and fear as a loving community. That’s why this project is so important to me. I communicate through my art - this is the way I can transform my grief into healing and gift my community the love I poured into my work. I was inspired by the beauty of the land and the views from South Boulder. I included the healing power of nature, the warm and vibrant colors in the fall during sunrise and the movement of light across the open vistas. The painting is hanging at the front of the King Soopers store to welcome returning customers. This painting is an invitation to the possibility of a New Day full of healing and a brighter future of hope.