'Trixie and Honey'

                                           'Pinot and Carmel' 

A novel could be written on these four dogs from two different families.  The love they gave and received is beyond measure.  One of the four is still in physical form.  The other three live on in spirit.  Like my friend Karolina once said : 'they get you in places you never knew you had......' 

                        "Charlie and Ella "  They said: we love the art you created!

 'Cookie'.  She said : Thank you for making me give the most amazing gift ever!!!!

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 'Hurricane '  she said: Just wanted to let you know how thrilled we are of the painting, Dave was really surpised. There 

were tears in his eyes. 

 'Sam'. She said: "it came to me in mediation to give Jo this perfect gift, she adores Sam! 

Here are some dog portraits from this holiday season.  I was as excited as the 'giver' for the 'receiver' to see their beloved pet painted to have and behold forever.  These dogs get me, when I paint them, I truly connect and feel as if they were mine!  

  I'm seeing a common thread in a my works as of late 

                      Lake Louise Reflection 40" x 40" silk paint on charmeuse

My high school field hockey coach, Robyn Jones said,  'fall is when mother nature struts her stuff.'  I see her strutting her stuff in all seasons, but fall beauty is a way of saying - 'hang in there through the winter!'

So much is unknown yet with magical timing, the fog will lift and the clearing will shine the light on the perfect path.

Otis was the 'model' for the latest mural which commemorates the opening of the largest indoor dog park in Pennsylvania, appropriately named WAGS.  Here dogs and cats can be boarded, groomed and romp around obstacle courses interacting and playing with one another.   

                "Family of Five.... Actually Seven"  60" x 87" acrylic on canvas

 In lieu of going to Paris to celebrate her fiftieth birthday because of the pandemic, she requested a painting by me for her dining room.  The painting is an representational interpretation of her family of five... well, actually,  seven ☺️

He said, 'where did you get the idea for this?'  I said, 'I looked out my window.'  We live in such a beautiful area, the inspiration, it's all around us.  Recent hangings in one of the  newly renovated dining areas at Mt. Airy Lodge in the Poconos, Pa. 

The owners of this painting are avid bike riders, they wanted a piece similar to my painting BRIGHT for their home - can you see the hidden bikers, riding up the notorious hills of northeastern Pennsylvania??? 

                              'April Renewal'  silk paint on charmeuse silk     

Yesterday I did one of my most favorite things, I picked daffodils and lovingly brought them inside.  This morning they greeted me with their exuberant levity and color.  I am so thankful for the promise of renewal that comes every year.  So true that everything to be learned about life can come from watching mother nature do her thing. 

This silk painting 40" x 40" stretched is my latest piece - it's making me smile... a lot!!! ps. I woke up two days in a row to snow! 

The last four people who have sent me photos of my work in their homes, placed the piece on their mantle above the fireplace with each exclaiming, 'the place of honor'.  What an honor, indeed! : )

                       Silk painting now living in Scranton, Pa 

                       Maine house portrait now haning in Washington DC

                           Silk painting now hanging in Kennsington Square, Pa

      Only these two paintings from condo  were saved from fire in Philly, Pa 

Writer Dawn Leas has a newly published book "A Person Worth Knowing."  I feel so honored to have been asked for one of my paintings to grace its cover.  Last night I read most of the poems becoming mesmerized by Dawn's ability to see the most infinite details in everyday living.  What a gift her observations share with the world! Thank you Dawn!!! 

Yes - that sums it up .... a BRIGHT AND BUOYANT 2021..... Love, Leigh : )

                                    "The painting was a hit!!!  Thanks again!" 

"Beautiful job Leigh, I loved it, the new owner loves it, she was.moved to tears.  It was appreciated, I am grateful for you."

                          "Hi Leigh, I love my painting so much, thank you!!!"

The inspiration came from the gaming tables and the chandelier, after the studies were approved, the big pieces were done in the studio. And then, on Friday, the hanging! So much fun to see these new works up on the walls of Mt. Airy Casino - truly a destination resort, spa and casino in our very own NEPA!