I have painted all my life. Studied at West Sussex Colletge of Art and Design. I have spent 25 years in Advertising and Design, producing various styles of illustration. For the last five years I have concentrated on portraiture and have been developing a very graphic and modern style of painting, which although stylised, is very expressive in its freedom. I try to capture the unguarded moment rather than a traditional posed portrait. I am constantly inspired by my children.
Likes and Dislikes
Like : The brightness of natural light, drawing inspiration from the coastline, sport and most of all, my family.
Dislike: My partner not screwing the top on bottles, so that I can spill the contents on the floor and constantly leaving the light on in the studio when she has gone to bed. My fat garfield cat making a statement by sitting on my keyboard when he has been out in the pouring rain.
Do you have any disabilities that affect your creativity?
My disability to be able to spell the ridiculously complex English language - my partner is typing this!
Where did you hear about Creative Cafe? If you heard about Creative Cafe from another member please say who as those recruiting most new members will win prizes.
From my partner Jan Simpson.
Any other News?
Recently won a highly commended award at the 11th Chichester Art Exhibition out of 900 entries for my painting of Antonia.
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Hope you have a good Halloween weekend! All the best, Leslie
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Hope all goes well.
Bye for Now
Jill
Just dropping by your page to see how you are? I have had a bad hip myself and been hobbling about. It is better than it was but still feels weak.
Hope you have a good week
Bye for Now
Jill
Hope you are feeling better. Here is a comment about new things to do on the site.
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Its good to see your pictures in the Salesrooms. That shellseekers is really lovely.
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