Leslie Duke

Art Brokerage: Leslie Duke American Artist: Leslie Duke has a deep love for color and texture, as well as an enthusiasm for finding the intrinsic beauty in everyday subjects. With each painting she strives to instill a profound sense of mood through use of color and space. Leslie is particularly inspired by the masterful beauty of works by Sargent and Zorn; the evocative color fields of Rothko; and the intriguing compositions of illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger. Painting and drawing have always been part of Leslie's identity. She was fortunate to have parents who saw her deep interest in art and paid for many art classes, including a formative weekly watercolor class by Harold "Pete" Peterson, a Salt Lake City artist and educator. Leslie went on to study Illustration at BYU and began her career as an illustrator in 2010, only to realize that her true passion was painting. After countless late nights, plenty of ugly paintings and a considerable amount of caffeine, she quit her day job and became a full-time painter. Listings wanted.