About

I'm Leah, an artist residing near Boulder, Colorado finding inspiration in the everyday beauty of nature - be it a bouquet of flowers or the hues of a sunrise.

I like to create art in two different ways - digital art and painting.

My digital art is drawn with the app Procreate on the iPad. Whenever possible I sketch from personal photos from my travels, or local hikes. I like to draw flowers, plants and animals.

My paintings, primarily in acrylic, dance between abstract landscapes and vibrant floral pieces, all imbued with expressive energy. These paintings showcase my affinity for loose, free-flowing strokes

Background

I've enjoyed making art since I was a kid. I took extra art classes in watercolor and oil when I was growing up. I majored in Studio Art at the University of Colorado - Boulder focusing on painting and printmaking. One summer I studied abroad in Denmark learning textile design. 

Recent Highlights

My Process

My digital art

I usually start with reference photos that whenever possible I try to take myself. I create a canvas in the app Procreate and start sketching. I try to get basic shapes and the composition figured out. Then I do an ink drawing layer. Then I play with color schemes and fill in color. Then I add embellishments - extra little parts of the drawing that add that extra something and fill spaces in. Then I add texture. 

My paintings

I usually start with a reference photo, or some color ideas that I want to work with. I like to put on music and try to get into a flow. I paint on canvas on my easel. I like to get a base layer of color down, or a loose sketch if I'm doing something more representational. Then I try to get into the flow of playing with colors, shapes and layers.