Leslie Cooper Sharpe
I am a self taught artist working out of Burlington ON.
I have built a successful career in the finance industry and am a mother of two active teenagers. The family spends our summers camping and exploring the large network of Ontario provincial parks. I have always been an avid artist from an early age, drawing pets and family portraits using pencil and oil pastel.
I paint with acrylic paint, using both brushes and palette knives for lots of texture. I paint with vibrant colour, movement, and an eye for detail. I love painting animals but focus on landscapes across Canada, and primarily the lakes, rivers, and big skies of Muskoka and Northern Ontario. The unique and varied local landscape provides unlimited inspiration!
My work was selected by New York City based composer and pianist Margin Alexander as one of 12 works showcased in his concert: The Manhattan Music Exhibition in August 2022. Margin Alexander personally selected all 12 works based on the inspiration and connection that Margin felt to each of the pieces. Margin composed original music to pair with each of the works. It was an honour to be a part of such a unique, international event and to be included as one of 12 great artists from around the world. What an amazing experience to hear your painting expressed through music!
I continue to evolve as a painter exploring the natural landscape offered across Canada bringing it alive through colour and visual expression. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country. It brings a sense of calm and adventure at the same time!
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
There are moments in one's life where everything comes into focus and you realize what is really important. What really drives happiness for you and how do you want to spend your time in this life. I call this the third Dimension. It is that last layer of consciousness where you peel away all of the negative emotions and feelings and really acknowledge to yourself the kind of person you want to be.
My perspective has become very clear in these past few years. Spending time with the people that I care about most and doing things that make me happy, being kind and respectful to everyone, being open to meeting new people, and exploring this wonderful country that we live in through art.
I am a self taught artist working out of Burlington ON.
I have built a successful career in the finance industry and am a mother of two active teenagers. The family spends our summers camping and exploring the large network of Ontario provincial parks. I have always been an avid artist from an early age, drawing pets and family portraits using pencil and oil pastel.
I paint with acrylic paint, using both brushes and palette knives for lots of texture. I paint with vibrant colour, movement, and an eye for detail. I love painting animals but focus on landscapes across Canada, and primarily the lakes, rivers, and big skies of Muskoka and Northern Ontario. The unique and varied local landscape provides unlimited inspiration!
My work was selected by New York City based composer and pianist Margin Alexander as one of 12 works showcased in his concert: The Manhattan Music Exhibition in August 2022. Margin Alexander personally selected all 12 works based on the inspiration and connection that Margin felt to each of the pieces. Margin composed original music to pair with each of the works. It was an honour to be a part of such a unique, international event and to be included as one of 12 great artists from around the world. What an amazing experience to hear your painting expressed through music!
I continue to evolve as a painter exploring the natural landscape offered across Canada bringing it alive through colour and visual expression. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country. It brings a sense of calm and adventure at the same time!
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
There are moments in one's life where everything comes into focus and you realize what is really important. What really drives happiness for you and how do you want to spend your time in this life. I call this the third Dimension. It is that last layer of consciousness where you peel away all of the negative emotions and feelings and really acknowledge to yourself the kind of person you want to be.
My perspective has become very clear in these past few years. Spending time with the people that I care about most and doing things that make me happy, being kind and respectful to everyone, being open to meeting new people, and exploring this wonderful country that we live in through art.
Riding the winter wind
$399
Acrylic on canvas.
30x12"
Abstract style with lots of colour! The direct gaze of the eagle pulls you through the painting as the eagle soars through the cold wind. The detail in the face brings the bird to life. The abstract details of the wings help provide a sense of speed and movement as the bird soars by.
Late Night Paddle
$495
Acrylic on canvas.
24x24"
I love the calm nature of this painting. It brings back memories of the waves of the lake gently lapping up against the shore and the boat. The shoreline is left very abstract but what really works is the play of the late sun rays bouncing along the rocky edge and the side of the boat. If you look at this painting in a dark room you can feel the last rays of sun. The deep shadows of the canoe and the reflection of the sun going down on the horizon enhances that moody late evening glow.
Autumn Colours
$1,100
Acrylic on canvas.
36x24"
Lazy river reflecting the lovely autumn colours along the shoreline
Follow the Reflections
$1,500
Acrylic on canvas.
30x40"
Beautiful reflections in a stream along the Bruce Trail in October
Autumn fields
$350
Acrylic on gallery canvas.
24x18x1.50"
Abstract landscape with beautiful pop of golden colour
Curious Giraffe12
$285
Acrylic on canvas.
12x12"
This graceful beauty shows up in nice contrast to the blue and green abstract background. I think that this would be a nice addition to a baby's room with is lovely pops of colour.
Hiding in the Forest
$399
Acrylic on canvas.
28x22"
The beautiful abstract background represents the fall colours of the forest with lots of yellow, pops of orange, and deep blues and purples in the shadow. The wolf is a part of this landscape, blending in with the colours of the forest watching to see what the viewer will do next.
Reaching for the Sun
$900
Acrylic on canvas.
24x36"
Bright, colourful, and lively painting of one of the views at Grundy Lake
Golden Fields
$350
Acrylic on gallery canvas.
24x18x1.50"
Abstract landscape with lots of colour
The Fall in the Marsh
$1,450
Acrylic on stretched canvas.
30x40"
Lovely fall colours at the height of the season. The waving grass beautifully reflected in the water.
A view from the Rocks
$285
Acrylic on canvas.
12x12"
This painting was done from a view during a hike along side Georgian Bay. The bright rocks and deep shadows help indicate that this is a lovely hot day and reminds you how much you are looking forward to that swim at the end of the hike!
Beautiful Rocks
$350
Acrylic on canvas.
16x20"
Late evening light bouncing off of the rocks along with lakes edge.
Featured in New York music composer: Margin Alexander's international online show featuring all original work as inspired by the art work.
Edge of Hardy Lake
$1,100
Acrylic on canvas.
24x36"
Beautiful sunny day at Hardy Lake
Heavy snow
$1,150
Acrylic on stretched canvas.
30x24"
Heavy snow fall weighing the branches down
Beautiful wolf
$300
Acrylic on canvas.
12x16"
The green eyes of this wolf draws you into the picture. This painting was a lot of fun to do. The texture of the fur and the ears give a softness to this beautiful creature.
Sunset on the Beach
$365
Acrylic on canvas.
24x18"
Sunset reflecting off soft waves and rocks on the shore of Lake Huron
The Winter Sentinal
$450
Acrylic on canvas.
12x36"
Pine tree in the Winter in soft winter night light