leslie art studio

Solo Show in 2013

sirkphotodesign — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:48:31 +0000

Although it's only January 2012 I just found out that I will be exhibiting my collages in a solo show in January 2013 at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illinois. Look for more details on my Shows & Events Page later this year.

Painting chosen for the Asbury Park First Saturday Postcard Series

sirkphotodesign — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:34:01 +0000

LOVE Launch Party A “Soda & Sweets” Reception to Celebrate the Arts & Asbury Park! Thursday, January 19th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at SICA: The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts: Please join us as we unveil 12 original pieces of art to be showcased throughout 2012 as part of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce’s monthly postcard series promoting First Saturday Asbury Park. Guest will enjoy old fashioned soda from Wild Bill’s Soda, bakery sweets from Confections of a Rockstar Bakery and live music by singer/songwriter Laura Monzo. This reception will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at SICA, The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts at 610 Cookman Avenue (also accessible via 607 Lake Ave.) in Asbury Park, NJ. The artists whose work will be featured are Colleen Bang, Beppo, Mike Black, Joseph Borzotta, James Cordasco, Jimmy Leslie, Angie Mason, Billy Mecca, Ray Sternesky, Anita Strand, and Ray Yeager. This reception is free, open to the public, and sponsored by SICA, ArtsCAP, Confections of a Rockstar Bakery, Wild Bill’s Soda, and Bands on a Budget.

First Completed Painting of 2012!

sirkphotodesign — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:24:43 +0000

This painting, Bayonet farm, 48x60", was started in early 2011 or maybe even late 2010 and completed in the first week of 2012. It's similar to some concepts that I toyed with briefly in 1999 but feel closer to now. I hope to push further in this direction this year.

New work to complete in early 2012 – Happy New Year

sirkphotodesign — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:20:19 +0000

The studio is filled with a bunch of work in progess that will be completed in the New Year. Check back to see the results and take a look at the newly updated Shows & Events Page.

Mixed media collage “New York City is Alive and Well” accepted to Emerging Artists 2012

sirkphotodesign — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:24:18 +0000

My mixed media collage “New York City is Alive and Well” has been accepted to the Emerging Artists 2012 show opening on Saturday, April 21st at the Limner gallery in Hudson, NY. To view selected works follow the link below

http://www.slowart.com/limner/current/upcoming.htm

Main web-site www.leslieartstudio.com has been updated; check it out today!

sirkphotodesign — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:48:35 +0000

# 75 in the Layer Series

sirkphotodesign — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:21:54 +0000

The Layers series in now up to about 80 images of which some started like this one by staining canvases. By creating a large body of work I can start to see sub sets within the overall series and it helps to understand the direction I'm moving in.

If you missed the opening of Archive III at Alfa Art Gallery check out the pictures below.

sirkphotodesign — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:16:07 +0000

Opening night at Alfa Art Gallery, 108 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ

sirkphotodesign — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:04:35 +0000

Collages at Alfa Art Gallery opening

sirkphotodesign — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:01:23 +0000

Kentucky Back roads, mixed media collage at Alfa Art Gallery