| A path to painting ... |
Drawing, painting, sculpting, writing, music, poetry,
dance, and drama have each been necessary facets of
my creative soul. I was fortunate to grow up in a
household where those activities were treasured and
appreciated as vital outlets of expression. I was given
many opportunities to explore each discipline and now,
as I look back and see how those times of discovery
were tools to mold me into artist and teacher today, I
walk on my artistic path, firmly committed to create, and
to guide.
Informal art instruction came almost daily from the time
I could hold a crayon. Every time our artist mother
complied with my request to "draw me a paper doll" I
received another figure drawing lesson.
As I grew, I took my own path into dance and theatre,
receiving a BS Ed Degree in Dance Education, teaching
and choreographing for all ages, for twenty years; I
always incorporated my drawing, painting and design
skills, into the theatre work, knowing that one day I
would find my way back to the visual arts.
About 18 years ago I renewed my practice and study of
drawing and painting. I was fortunate to have time left to
learn from my dedicated and talented artist mother. We
worked together on many projects and I valued her
expertise and advice.
Through the years I have gained experience and skill in
water color, graphic art design, murals, scene and
costume design, decorative design for French and
Italian provincial furniture, clay and ceramics, acrylic
and oil painting, dying and painting silk and other
textiles. Coupling these skills with my love of music,
movement, theatre and my teaching background gives
me rich resources from which to pull in guiding
students to bloom creatively. I am so blessed to have
enthusiastic, curious and talented art students. Be sure
to visit the "Student Gallery" pages to see their works.
My students range in age from 8 - to adult; I only work
with one or two at a time at my home studio. I have
taught workshops for groups at the Daniel Stowe
Botanical Gardens, the Lincoln County Senior Center,
and at Olimom's Cottage in Cherryville, NC. My sister,
Olivia Keirstead (aka Olimom) has created this
wonderful environment for supporting traditional crafts
and art at her studio.
When I am not teaching I am preparing creations for
the various shows I attend which include the Southern
Christmas Show and the Southern Spring Show, both in
Charlotte.
For my fabric designs, I have explored the use of natural
dyes and stains on organic grown fabrics and I continue
to create watercolors and paintings on canvas; every
day I am grateful for new inspiration and the opportunity
to share it.
To register for art lessons or for information on custom
creations email or call me (704)849-0490.
Hope to hear from you soon.
leslie hc
dance, and drama have each been necessary facets of
my creative soul. I was fortunate to grow up in a
household where those activities were treasured and
appreciated as vital outlets of expression. I was given
many opportunities to explore each discipline and now,
as I look back and see how those times of discovery
were tools to mold me into artist and teacher today, I
walk on my artistic path, firmly committed to create, and
to guide.
Informal art instruction came almost daily from the time
I could hold a crayon. Every time our artist mother
complied with my request to "draw me a paper doll" I
received another figure drawing lesson.
As I grew, I took my own path into dance and theatre,
receiving a BS Ed Degree in Dance Education, teaching
and choreographing for all ages, for twenty years; I
always incorporated my drawing, painting and design
skills, into the theatre work, knowing that one day I
would find my way back to the visual arts.
About 18 years ago I renewed my practice and study of
drawing and painting. I was fortunate to have time left to
learn from my dedicated and talented artist mother. We
worked together on many projects and I valued her
expertise and advice.
Through the years I have gained experience and skill in
water color, graphic art design, murals, scene and
costume design, decorative design for French and
Italian provincial furniture, clay and ceramics, acrylic
and oil painting, dying and painting silk and other
textiles. Coupling these skills with my love of music,
movement, theatre and my teaching background gives
me rich resources from which to pull in guiding
students to bloom creatively. I am so blessed to have
enthusiastic, curious and talented art students. Be sure
to visit the "Student Gallery" pages to see their works.
My students range in age from 8 - to adult; I only work
with one or two at a time at my home studio. I have
taught workshops for groups at the Daniel Stowe
Botanical Gardens, the Lincoln County Senior Center,
and at Olimom's Cottage in Cherryville, NC. My sister,
Olivia Keirstead (aka Olimom) has created this
wonderful environment for supporting traditional crafts
and art at her studio.
When I am not teaching I am preparing creations for
the various shows I attend which include the Southern
Christmas Show and the Southern Spring Show, both in
Charlotte.
For my fabric designs, I have explored the use of natural
dyes and stains on organic grown fabrics and I continue
to create watercolors and paintings on canvas; every
day I am grateful for new inspiration and the opportunity
to share it.
To register for art lessons or for information on custom
creations email or call me (704)849-0490.
Hope to hear from you soon.
leslie hc
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