"I paint almost every day in my home studio in Boston, Massachusetts.

My love of creating began at a very young age, fostered by my mother, who made sure there were always crayons, markers and art materials available for my little hands. I'm thankful for her encouragement, and for facilitating my need to create.

Over the years, I've worked professionally as an artist, creating portraits part-time when I got home from work and on weekends. However, in January of 2014 I quit my day job and turned my passion into my full-time gig. It has been the best decision I ever made! Every single day I count my blessings - I paint adorable & very loved pets, while hanging out with my own pets.

Being a full time artist works my creative muscle every day, helping me perfect my techniques as a painter and portrait artist. Process, concentration, and the desire to create highly detailed paintings are all skills used and improved upon every time I sit down at my easel." - Leah