Leslie Cleary:
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I create paintings that enable people to continuously enjoy their favourite NZ vistas.
Specialising in commissions, I paint scenes of clients’ loved views at whatever time of day they prefer (from dawn to dusk).
Working closely with me, clients choose the colours and size best suited for the room where the painting will be displayed. I ensure they get the best possible result – a perfect piece of art that they will treasure forever.
My preferred medium is oils. I love their flexibility, and the depth that can be achieved. There is ample drying time with oils, which enables me to blend and layer colours to capture the atmosphere, essence and delicate qualities of each scene.
I have a great love for the beauty of Aotearoa and am told that this shines through my paintings. My artwork is my way of honouring my country, and capturing its essence for future generations.
I cannot remember a time when I did not paint or sketch. I vividly recall the day I decided to “be an artist” when, at 10 years old, I was taken by my father to a small Art Exhibition in Te Kuiti, and a painting of autumn trees caught my eye. Growing up in the remote West Coast King Country I was surrounded by beautiful land and seascapes which inspired my artistic expression. So began my life-long passion for art. I was only 16 when I sold my first commission, capturing a couple’s favourite vista from their beloved camping spot.
I was thrilled to recently win the New Zealand Artist Twilight Competition with my painting ‘Sunrise Over Mt Manaia’. My work is exhibited periodically at various venues, including the Whangarei Heads Arts Trail, Mangawhai Artist Gallery and Art Trail, and pop-up galleries.
Visitors are most welcome to my Whangarei home-based studio/gallery by appointment. It is located a 2 minute drive from Whangarei Airport.
Please contact me by phone at 09 436 5550 or 021 0261 3265
See me at the Arts Trail 2017
Specialising in commissions, I paint scenes of clients’ loved views at whatever time of day they prefer (from dawn to dusk).
Working closely with me, clients choose the colours and size best suited for the room where the painting will be displayed. I ensure they get the best possible result – a perfect piece of art that they will treasure forever.
My preferred medium is oils. I love their flexibility, and the depth that can be achieved. There is ample drying time with oils, which enables me to blend and layer colours to capture the atmosphere, essence and delicate qualities of each scene.
I have a great love for the beauty of Aotearoa and am told that this shines through my paintings. My artwork is my way of honouring my country, and capturing its essence for future generations.
I cannot remember a time when I did not paint or sketch. I vividly recall the day I decided to “be an artist” when, at 10 years old, I was taken by my father to a small Art Exhibition in Te Kuiti, and a painting of autumn trees caught my eye. Growing up in the remote West Coast King Country I was surrounded by beautiful land and seascapes which inspired my artistic expression. So began my life-long passion for art. I was only 16 when I sold my first commission, capturing a couple’s favourite vista from their beloved camping spot.
I was thrilled to recently win the New Zealand Artist Twilight Competition with my painting ‘Sunrise Over Mt Manaia’. My work is exhibited periodically at various venues, including the Whangarei Heads Arts Trail, Mangawhai Artist Gallery and Art Trail, and pop-up galleries.
Visitors are most welcome to my Whangarei home-based studio/gallery by appointment. It is located a 2 minute drive from Whangarei Airport.
Please contact me by phone at 09 436 5550 or 021 0261 3265
See me at the Arts Trail 2017
Enquire now about having your favourite vista captured on canvas to enjoy for many years.
