MEET THE ARTIST & SHOP PAINTINGS IN PERSON:
COMING & CURRENT EVENTS
JUNE 11-JULY 31, 2020 "WHERE THE WILD WOMEN GO"
Digital Exhibition viewable at Femart.org
Featured paintings: "Cong Abbey: View from the 13th Century" and "Hella Weather Coming"
Collectors may make an appointment to view the work with Femart curators by calling (904)-625-7183
Femart Gallery, Jacksonville
PLEIN-AIR & STUDIO PAINTING
During fine days you may find me painting in the countryside surrounding World Golf Village 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
JUNE 2020
ARBORETUM show - Word Revolt Gallery, Atlantic Beach, FL
Plein Air On the Porch - St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
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.