We are bringing you another Artist profile today mid way through the creation stage of the Fair Trade Art Competition. Artists have had the discarded label paper for about 2 weeks now and have just 7 days left to complete their projects. Voting will begin on November 1st. If you are curious to know what this is all about, take a look here.

Tells us about yourself Leah.

I began painting in the 1980′s in watercolor, then I was employed doing wall murals in acrylics for a number of years.  Since then I have illustrated several books and turned to oils and soft pastels as my primary mediums. Since inheriting hundreds of old family photos I have discovered that  I love to paint portraits and figures with soft pastels. I have also developed a passion for Italy and enjoy expressing that in painting landscapes and cityscapes of Italy with oils.

Find out more about Leah.

First Love

Michela's View

Sam's Pinup

Spanish Steps

Tuscan Poppy Field