MEET THE ARTIST & SEE PAINTINGS IN PERSON:
HISTORIC PORTRAIT GALLERY at Susannah's Watch Bed & Breakfast, Mechanicsville, MD
The first 6 historic portraits of colonial ancestry behind the Susannah's Watch property were unveiled for viewing in fall 2020. Painted after colonial portraitist works, some no longer extant, giclée reproductions of these commission pieces may be custom ordered through the Inn or from the artist directly. Portraits include the prominent Henry and Eleanor Darnall the first, grandchildren Henry and Eleanor the second, Governor Richard Bennett of Virginia, and Jane Bowles Wormeley.
The Susannah's Watch collection also includes several other impressionist works by L.A. Slayden which may be ordered as Limited Edition, hand-signed and -numbered prints on archival, 100% rag, hot press fine art paper.
PLEIN-AIR & STUDIO PAINTING
During fine days you may find me painting in the countryside surrounding World Golf Village and St. Augustine. Spectators are welcome to watch plein air work at a healthy distance.
Check my Instagram @leigh_slayden or Facebook/LASlayden to learn where I am, outdoors or in studio, and watch the work come together--you can even ask to purchase before someone else does! Many paintings never make it into the web store because they are purchased by avid followers while they are still wet.
APRIL 1-30, 2021 ARTIST RECEPTION TO BE ANNOUNCED
Solo exhibit
Adele Grage Arts & Cultural Center - 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL
A rare opportunity to view a substantial number of my original oil paintings in one exhibit space. All artwork will available for sale and you can also meet me here to discuss your ideas for commissioning custom artwork.
JURIED EVENTS & SHOWS - PAST
NOVEMBER 2020
FANTASTIC FLORIDA -- St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL (through December 2020)
OCTOBER 2020
(HER)ITAGE Femart Gallery, Jacksonville FL (through December 2020)
THIS IS MY WORLD - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
SEPTEMBER 2020
Fall Member Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
WHERE THE WILD WOMEN GO - Femart.org
AUGUST 2020
AUDIO-VISUAL show-- Word Revolt Gallery, Atlantic Beach, FL
WHERE THE WILD WOMEN GO - Femart.org
JULY 2020
"SOAK UP THE SUMMER" show -St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
WHERE THE WILD WOMEN GO - Femart.org
JUNE 2020
ARBORETUM show - Word Revolt Gallery, Atlantic Beach, FL
Plein Air On the Porch - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
WHERE THE WILD WOMEN GO - Femart.org
APRIL 2020
Spring Member Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
MARCH 2020
Marvelous Miniatures Show - St. Augustine Art Association, St. Augustine, FL
Fabulous Fauna - Word Revolt Art Gallery, Atlantic Beach, FL
FEBRUARY 2020
Humanly Possible Show - St. Augustine Art Association, St. Augustine, FL
Women Who Face It - Femart Gallery, Jacksonville, FL
JANUARY 2020
Far From Home show - Word Revolt Gallery, Atlantic Beach, FL
DECEMBER 2019
Lightner After Hours Holiday Art Market - The Lightner Museum, St. Augustine, FL
Pop-up Holiday Art Faire - The Union Studios & Art Gallery, Jacksonville, FL
OCTOBER 2019
18th Annual Tactile Art Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
SEPTEMBER 2019
Fall Member Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
MAY 2019
3rd Annual Plein Air Art Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
APRIL 2019
Spring Member Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
FEBRUARY 2019
Black & White & Shades of Grey Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
JANUARY 2019
Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival -Sarasota, FL
Our Human Condition: Figures & Portraits - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
DECEMBER 2018
Fantastic Florida Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
NOVEMBER 2018
53rd Annual St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival, St. Augustine, FL
Fantastic Florida Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
OCTOBER 2018
17th Annual Tactile Art Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
SEPTEMBER 2018
Fall Member Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
JULY - AUGUST 2018
9h Annual National Nature & Wildlife Art Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
MAY 2018
2rd Annual Plein Air Art Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
APRIL 2018
Spring Member Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
SEPTEMBER 2017
Fall Member Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
MAY 2017
1st Annual Plein Air Art Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
APRIL 2017
Spring Member Show - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
PLEIN AIR PAINTING
I love to paint "en plein air", that is, outdoors live on the scene. It's delightful for many reasons, including the connection I enjoy with onlookers. Below are a few of my recent plein air works.
Challenges for plein air include the day's changes in weather and of course in light--so shadows will change in the course of creation! Plus the simple challenge of working in a fixed position for 6 or more hours at a time...with my portable studio my only lifeline. I often work larger than many plein air painters do, so you can enjoy a larger artwork for your wall that does not require you to stand 12" away to enjoy the impressionist colors and brushwork.