Art is an adventure. . . a very relaxing one.
I give art workshops for small groups as well as private lessons that focus on the areas where you need guidance or to help you take your first steps on your journey as an artist.
Young or old, the greatest joy there is in life is creating! So when someone tells me they “don’t have a creative bone in their body” I just laugh, because I know I will be able to prove them wrong in very short order once they start my workshop.
Check out these testimonials from students I have taught.
Cindy Smith, New Zealand
I got so much out 
of this creative workshop! I learned that simplicity is a powerful creative tool. I realized that in our day-to-day life today there is too much attention on complexities. Consequently, the workshop had an “uncluttering” effect on me, which was VERY relaxing and helped me to create an art piece that I am proud of.
Bu Winsdor, New Zealand
This workshop was a fantastic experience Leisa! The key that unlocked it for me was your stress on simply “observing” and then putting down what you see. So simple! You kept the workshop moving along well but did so in a relaxed manner. You’re wonderfully inspirational as well as being a superb artist in your own right!
Stephanie Irmer, Alexandria Virginia, USA
I can’t believe I have created this drawing in just 20 minutes in my first lesson with Leisa! The last time I did any sort of art work was when I was a little girl. I can’t wait for the next lessons and to produce my final framed piece!
Mary Sloper, Alexandria Virginia, USA
As someone who considered I had NO artistic ability, Leisa has definitely “unleashed” my creative side. Leisa provides a confidence building experience that, along with patience and practice, should result in the creation of my own masterpiece!
Mary Hobbs, New Zealand
I loved the workshop Leisa! Short theory and then just “do it!” So then I just had to do it. I can’t believe what I accomplished in only a few hours. It was such a positive experience and as a result I am quite excited about my future as an artist!
I believe that art and creativity should be part of everyday living. I have successfully given lessons in the school classroom, in my studio, in the historic streets of Old Town Alexandria, in front of the California Capital Building and at mountain and lake retreats in the New Zealand wilderness.
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