As an emerging artist with lifelong roots in creativity, Lesley’s journey has spanned many forms, driven by her insatiable urge to create. Her formal training at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago earned her a Bachelor’s of Fine Art degree, providing her a foundation in technique and expression, which she honed over her 35-year career in design. Over time, she felt a growing need to pursue more personal, hands-on artistic work. Inspired by the natural beauty surrounding Northeast Florida, her current work reflects this deep connection to the environment, blending design expertise with a renewed passion for the arts.

Lesley shares her life with her husband, Allen, and their two Labradors, Charlie and Gussy.