art is to be cherished...

 "I'm going to make everything around me beautiful- 

that will be my life."  - Elsie de Wolfe

 Hello and Welcome. 

Art inspires us to treasure our intuition, creativity, and insecurities. It is important to me to express my sense of being heard and grow as an artist.

My art has been with me my entire life. At age two, I remember my first memory of color and fabric when I was mesmerized by my polished cotton dress with mother-of-pearl buttons. It has been my constant and ever-faithful companion. Amid an uneasy and sometimes abusive childhood, art was my coping tool, my solace. It was my voice when I felt unheard, a way to express my emotions and experiences that words couldn't capture.

Art is not just a form of communication for me but a powerful tool for self-expression and healing. It has given me a voice and a purpose. I believe we all have the potential to create and bring something beautiful into this world, to find joy and calm amidst life's upheavals and insecurities. Art is a transformative journey, a path to self-discovery and healing, inspiring us to believe in the power of change.

Art has always been a part of my life, but its role changed as I went through significant transitions. Initially, it was my sole confidant, helping me find internal peace. But as my life changed and I faced major transitions, my art evolved. After two decades of almost frantic creating to be heard, my soul was forcibly exposed, and my art became a medium for this raw and timid expression. This evolution of my art mirrors my own growth, motivating me to continue on this path of personal development. 

Renourishing and regrounding were desperately needed. Cocooning for two to three years helped me find my footing and heart. My art was still by my side but tranquil and muted. And then an incredible thing happened as I healed from the significant traumas; my soul could finally step out. Still dipping a toe to make sure I was safe, art carried me through this. I found within myself a place of feeling safe and external in the new life I created.

Now, at this time, I am expanding what I create. What is in my head and, more importantly, in my soul is now being expressed and growing. Art has given me the freedom to express my innermost thoughts and feelings, allowing me to walk my sacred and spiritual path. I can take my time; that frantic feeling is gone because I am finally safe.

We, as artists, can be sensitive people. While it is easy for us to be injured, even scarred, there is beauty in that sensitivity. We are the ones who can bring forth something new and inventive. 

Currently, I am exploring new mediums and techniques, creating art that reflects my journey of healing and self-discovery. We are indeed fortunate when we can finally bring our creations into this reality.

Art. It is to be cherished.

I live in Phoenix, AZ, with my darling husband, Sean, and our sweet little dog, Sparti. The calmness here inspires me in my creative journey.

Much Love-

Leslie

~Member of the International Doll Organization: NIADA.

~International Award Winning Artist: Max Oscar Arnold Award.

~Certified Yoga Coach: 200hr Adult 95hr Children