Skip Van Lenten


I am an occasional painter, musician, and portrait artist with five grandkids and a love of animals, the outdoors, and art. Most of my portraits have been gifts for my family and friends, but I also do commissions using photos emailed to me at skipvanlenten@gmail.com, or through my Etsy site.

I’ve also written stories about growing up in northern New Jersey when it could still be considered a rural area and published them on Amazon. I've included some of my favorites here on the Stories page.  

skipvanlenten@gmail.com  


A Little Adventure

What started out as a winter hike in Vermont turned out to be a way of looking at life.

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The Radio

Electronics in the 50's.

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The Bike Trip

Two wheels and a map.

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The Talent Show

Spanning the years musically.

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Minnesota Nights

Moving through space.

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Welcome Home

When it matters most.

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The Trade

Keeping it real.

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The Parade

When you've been there, you never forget.

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First Car

They don't make them like they used to.

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Little Big Books

My first experience as a young reader.

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