Current Exhibition
James Leonard: New Paintings
August 1 - September 15
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Leonard grew up in an artistic family. His father was a writer, and his mother an educator. He taught arts and crafts to the developmentally disabled following a tour of duty in Vietnam and subsequent graduation from college. While teaching, his own style and approach to artistic expression grew. His work has been influenced by the early expressionists of the 1930's and 40's. German painter Gerhard Richter has also had a strong influence on his work with its bold horizontal and vertical strokes and strong color. He characterizes his work as strong, yet sensitive, expressive, yet structured; complex in scope, yet quiet in interpretation. "Art has always been the focus of my life. As such, art, like life, is a process. Just as our lives unfold in unique and beautiful ways, so do my paintings have their own, unique individual expression. As an artist, I strive to guide each painting to its fulfillment. The process is like a circle, without beginning or end"
James Leonard lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been the subject of more than 20 solo exhibitions over the last eight years. His work has been featured in numerous publications including Bottom Line Arts, San Francisco and ArtScene. His work is collected by individuals and corporations nationally and internationally.
James Leonard: New Paintings
August 1 - September 15
View James Leonard artwork
Leonard grew up in an artistic family. His father was a writer, and his mother an educator. He taught arts and crafts to the developmentally disabled following a tour of duty in Vietnam and subsequent graduation from college. While teaching, his own style and approach to artistic expression grew. His work has been influenced by the early expressionists of the 1930's and 40's. German painter Gerhard Richter has also had a strong influence on his work with its bold horizontal and vertical strokes and strong color. He characterizes his work as strong, yet sensitive, expressive, yet structured; complex in scope, yet quiet in interpretation. "Art has always been the focus of my life. As such, art, like life, is a process. Just as our lives unfold in unique and beautiful ways, so do my paintings have their own, unique individual expression. As an artist, I strive to guide each painting to its fulfillment. The process is like a circle, without beginning or end"
James Leonard lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been the subject of more than 20 solo exhibitions over the last eight years. His work has been featured in numerous publications including Bottom Line Arts, San Francisco and ArtScene. His work is collected by individuals and corporations nationally and internationally.
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