Four on a Diagonal by Lesley A. Powell

“Four on a Diagonal” was inspired by the experience of capturing the beauty and movement of models in a short poses class at the Arts Students League. The process of layering different poses allowed me to explore new depths in expression. Stay tuned for more...

Encounter by Lesley A. Powell

“Encounter” is a watercolor and gouache painting features two human figures in a moment of shared intimacy. The loose, expressive brushstrokes and subtle use of color create a sense of movement and depth. T Stay tuned for more information about my upcoming show...

Coronodiaries 3 by Lesley A. Powell

Coronodiaries 3 is a collage piece done in the midst of the pandemic, capturing the conflicting emotions of beauty in nature and despair of loss. The size of the piece is ___, and I used a combination of collage and oil medium to bring this piece to life. The process...

Red Thoughts and Umbrellas by Lesley A. Powell

Red Thoughts and Umbrellas is a collage made with oil paint, featuring a powerful depiction of the umbrella movement. The artwork is 30 x 24 in size and captures the essence of using umbrellas for defense against pepper spray. The process of creating this piece...

Kickin Out by Lesley A. Powell

My artwork, “Kickin Out” is a powerful depiction of a riot scene, featuring white men with baseball hats, Kyle Rittenhouse, and a man kicking away Kyle’s gun. It confronts the issue of unlawful vigilantism in our society. Stay tuned for more information...