Excited to share my latest watercolor painting, "In the Same Room." This piece captures a moment of contemplation and tranquility through loose, impressionistic brushstrokes. Inspired by live models and developed through abstract figures, I'm proud of how this artwork...
"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" 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 at...
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 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...
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 about my...
Lesley A. Powell’s art show, Interpretations, opens at Longyear Gallery April 27 - May 26, 2024. The opening is Saturday, April 28, 3 - 5 PM. Longyear Gallery is located at Downstairs at The Commons, 785 Main Street Margaretville, N.Y. 12455 When you walk into...
"Night Falls," my latest artwork that will be showcased at Longyear Gallery. This piece and a pastel drawing combines elements of horses from a carousel in Central Park and images of Chinese students protesting their lack of job opportunities after graduating from...
I ride my bike behind the town of Fleischmanns, New York on the back roads. Each season brings its own drama and color. From photos from my iPhone, I go back to my art studio and create studies. With my more successful drawings, I expand the idea to a larger oil...
My sister in law and I go to Brandywine farm where Andrew Wyeth painted. From the plein air paintings, I go back in the art studio to expand the ideas. I am interested in abstract expression of the landscape.