Lisa Leskien - Little Steps - Oil on Gallery-Depth Canvas with edges painted black

Lisa Leskien is an artist on the loose, often found running around exploring (and collecting inspiration from) the beautiful trails near her home north of Kingston, Ontario. Her latest body of work features highly textured, hand-carved wood relief paintings—each piece carved, painted and brought to life with bold marks, thick "juicy" paint and wildly exaggerated colour.
Lisa loves the physicality of carving into wood, letting the grain and gouge marks become part of the story. Quirky animals, curious objects and lively landscapes emerge from the surface, giving each work a playful sense of movement and personality.
Alongside creating her own work, Lisa enjoys sharing the joy of making art with others. She teaches painting, printmaking, crochet and creative workshops at the Kingston School of Art, encouraging students to explore boldly and embrace their own artistic voice.
In 2024, Lisa won the Quinte Plein Air Competition for her vibrant acrylic painting "Greetings from Jimmy the Goat at Hagerman Farms." After a 16-year career as an elementary school teacher, she followed her dream and became a full-time artist in 2021.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and a Bachelor of Education from Brock University

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Oil on Gallery-Depth Canvas with edges painted black