Lesli Devito can't quite remember when she started painting, just that she's been doing it for quite a while now. With no formal training, Lesli took her own path and experimented with different types of paint. Eventually, she settled on something unconventional: acrylic house paint. She hopes that her works will "take people to their happy place." Lesli also created a blog called My Old Country House in which she writes about her life, art and other adventures.
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About The Artist
Artist Statement
I am a self taught painter. I studied acting for years. With acting, I learned to respect the subtext...the things unwritten in the script - but no less important to your character. When I am painting an animal or a barn, a story emerges in my mind, the life that has been lived, inside and outside. My imagination runs wild...whole worlds are born...and I get attached. The hardest part of painting for me is letting go but then I guess that is a hard part of life to. My second child leaves for college in month.
If I had to pinpoint my style or that through line that carries itself through my work...it is color. I am moved by color, kind of obsessed by it and what it does to the heart. I love how one color can change the direction of a whole day.. That magic that happens when a color sits next to another colors and they bring something out in each other...like a good friend. Some people contemplate what they will make for dinner...I think "What colors need to meet next?"
My hope is that my paintings take you to a destination that only you know. I feel that my work is successful if for even a second you are transported to someplace only you know in your heart.
On the horizon: I am itching to begin doing abstract human portrait work...I am still evolving as an artist. I kind of hope I never stop.
Artist Background
Florida State University
Master of Fine Arts, 1983
Massachsetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions
Master of Science, 1993
Hear What Collectors Say About Lesli's Work
Gorgeous work! Do you ever do pieces larger than 30x30?
As always, the paintings are great. I love the color. The barns are lovely, but you just capture animals. Keep up the good work,
Beautiful paintings. I love the bright colors. And, I love Trevor. Hoping one day to have one of those of my dog.
I am so excited to be showing and selling my work on UGALLERY!!! Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions about my work! I am honored to be amongst such a talented group of Artists and look forward to being a member of the UGALLERY community!