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...

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...

Interpretations – Lesley A. Powell Solo Art Show

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...

From a photo to an Abstract Landscape

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...

Abstract Expression of the Landscape

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...