“Leigh’s artwork embraces both the known and unknown, the concrete and abstract - a unique find in the artistic community. Whether a complex mural, a painting on a scarf or a piece of canvas, Leigh’s brushstrokes place a piece of her spirit inside and it is palpable. Her ability to express herself in so many ways has always intrigued me and I consider myself fortunate to be a guardian of some of her creations for my children.”
Karolina Cimochowski
June 3, 2009 |
"Leigh is a creator of great art...that's what she does and that's what she does well! Whether Leigh is working on delicate silk or doing a large mural on brick, her attention to detail and her creativity shines brightly. As an Art Gallery owner I know Leigh as an artist, as an art teacher, and as a human being. She excels at all three!"
Ken Marquis
Marquis Art Gallery
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton |
"Leigh's fresh approach and artistry, coupled with an encouraging atmosphere of supportive instruction, will inspire even the most clueless to a satisfying artistic experience. Bring to that any creative ability at all, and the most surprisingly original creations are coaxed from within!"
Andrea
from Shavertown, Pa |
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“It is important to note, that Leigh is and has been a working artist her entire life. She has devoted herself completely to creative expression in a variety of forms. These include but are not limited to all forms of painting and drawing, collage, textile arts, interior and outdoor public murals -- having painted tow of the four existing murals in the City of Wilkes-Barre, and sculpture. She imbues an exuberance that comes through clearly in her art, in her passion for teaching, and her love of life. … she possesses an ability to nurture and encourage a person’s capacity to express his or her voice, in a way that otherwise might go undiscovered.”
Shelly Pearce
Chairperson
Cultural Council of Luzerne County |
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“Leigh’s career is solidly grounded in the art world - creating, exhibiting, and teaching. Her talents are evident whether she is painting a mural on the side of a building in Wilkes-Barre, creating images on canvas, teaching a workshop on silk scarf painting, or working with a student in an individual lesson. She has taught students from ages 4 to 94; her work is has been exhibited in solo, two-person and group shows; and her work is well known in the northeastern Pennsylvania community.”
Dawn Leas
Director of Lower Schools Wyoming Seminary |
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