Born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine, Lana now calls San Francisco Bay Area home. She started her formal academic training at the age of 12 in her homeland and later continued in North America receiving Master of Fine Arts degree at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California.

Recognized as the 1st Place Quickdraw winner by Sheridan Arts Foundation at Telluride Pein Air, Telluride, Colorado in 2009, Lana also received Honorable Mention for Artistic Excellence at Salon International 2008, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX.

Southwest Art magazine published an article about Lana Rak and her artwork under the “Artists to Watch” section in Sep 2005.

Lana has been an active participant in plein air competitions and international workshops. Lana also gives structured art classes and leads weekly workshops at her studio in Danville, California