Pizza in Between by Lesley A. Powell

“Pizza in Between” was created from a drawing of live models and a quirky set. The textures reminded me of a pizza between the figures, hence the name. Stay tuned for more information about my upcoming show at Longyear Gallery April 26- May 27! #newartwork...

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...

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...

From a Drawing to an Oil Painting

At the Arts Students League’s short poses class, I sit at the edge of the room.  This is where I can see both models at the same time. Drawing them together creates an unconscious dialog. The juxtaposing of the models in different poses brings its own expression. In...