Dear Reader,

Modern Masters of the West – Fashion Week Stockyards Style

I have been chosen as one of the Modern Masters of the West to participate in the upcoming Fashion Week Stockyards Style Event in Fort Worth, Texas.

📅 October 3–5, 2025​
📍 Historic Fort Worth Stockyards

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This event is the western fashion capital of America at its finest—bringing together legendary brands, boutiques, cutting-edge retailers, and trendsetting designers. It will be a spirited showcase of trunk shows, collection previews, sip & shops, and more.

Only 15 artists were selected to participate, and I am honored to be among them. Even more exciting, I’ve been partnered with PH Barn Door, the American Paint Horse Association’s clothing and apparel brand, where I’ll be demonstrating live in their store throughout the event.

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🤠 Looking Ahead – Cowgirl Up! 2026

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I’m also honored to announce that I’ve been selected to participate in Cowgirl Up! 2026 at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona. This prestigious exhibition celebrates women artists of the West, and while I have yet to create the pieces for the show, I’m eagerly anticipating what paintings will emerge from this journey.

🍊 September Patreon Challenge – Paint It Orange

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This month marks the start of my new monthly painting challenge on Patreon!
The theme for September is:

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✨ Paint something orange — where orange is the star.

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Submit your painting by September 30 for the chance to be featured. I’ll review 3–5 paintings live on Tuesday night at 4 pm PST over Zoom.

👉 Not a member yet? Join my Patreon here to participate, gain access to my courses, and be part of a growing watercolor community.

🌍 Zimbabwe Painting Adventure – Q & A This Week

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Courtney Messick of Tevera Travels and I are hosting a free Q & A session over Zoom about my Zimbabwe Painting Adventure (Nov 17–24, 2025).

📅 Thursday, September 4​
⏰ 4 pm PST
🔗 Register here​

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If you’ve ever dreamed of painting on safari, exploring Victoria Falls, and immersing yourself in African culture and wildlife, this is your chance to learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

🍂 Fall Classes Begin Soon

Since it is now September, my fall classes will be starting soon! I’ll be sending more details about these classes in a newsletter later this week.

In the meantime, you can always see my current and upcoming classes and events on my website:
https://www.leslielambertart.com/events​

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Thank you for being part of this journey with me. I’m so grateful to be able to share these opportunities and adventures with you, and I can’t wait to see what we create together this fall.

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With gratitude and excitement,

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​Leslie Lambert​