Inspired by the littlest things
Hello! I am Leslie Allyn, a painter and illustrator in Chapel Hill, NC. My work is about finding magical moments in every day experiences, exploring dreams, humor and whimsy, with a natural feel. I have studied painting since childhood, and although my personal style is slightly unconventional for watercolor, it has grown from many years of practice, study and play.
I draw inspiration from everything in life, soaking it up and filtering it through my mind, heart, and body, until it comes through, remade, on paper. Educated in design, technique, color, and composition, I have developed a painting style all my own, a voice that speaks more clearly than my vocal chords.
My goal is to reveal the extraordinarily surreal in the everyday nitty-gritty details of our lives, and share it with a dose of humor, nature, and wonder. I love seeing magic and the mundane come together to create stories, however small, or epic. Sometimes we just need to be reminded that our lives are a lot more beautiful than we give them credit for.
My work includes layers of nerdiness, color theory, archival materials and an eye for detail. I work with high quality materials, having learned with experience that it makes a world of difference, as well as giving the artwork a longer life. I have a high standard for archival quality when it comes to framing. You can rest assured that any framed piece is done with the best materials and will last without yellowing or fading for many many years.