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Dear Reader, As we settle into July, I thought I'd share a look back at everything that came to life in the studio during June. After a busy spring of exhibitions and travel, I returned to the cabin where I've been spending nearly every day in the studio. Surrounded by the quiet of the lake, the changing skies, and long summer days, I've been able to immerse myself in painting again—and it has been exactly what my creative spirit needed. June's work took me in several different directions. My weekly portrait series on Patreon continued for Connoisseur and Warrior members as we explored two expressive subjects: a weathered cowboy whose face tells a lifetime of stories (do you recognize him?) and a thoughtful portrait of a young girl. Portraits continue to fascinate me because every face offers a new opportunity to capture light, character, and emotion. I also completed the final poured watercolor landscapes in my Todra Gorge series. It's always bittersweet finishing a body of work, but I'm excited to begin sharing these paintings with collectors. One of my favorite projects this month was Pouring Luminous Landscapes, where I shared my signature pouring technique to create glowing skies and atmospheric light. If you missed the live workshop, the complete course is now available through my Patreon Store, making it available whether or not you're a Patreon member. You can purchase it by clicking here. If you prefer to purchase the course another way, please send me an email and I will send you a link. The mornings, however, continue to belong to my daily meditation paintings. What began as a simple creative practice has grown into a much larger project—a collection of paintings and reflections that I'm developing into a book. Some of these paintings will remain part of that collection, while others are available through my website. One painting I'm especially excited to share is Wild Rose in Watercolor, my monthly Patreon lesson. This new botanical class will be released on Friday, July 3, for Devotee members and above. If you've been thinking about learning with me, this is a wonderful time to join. Membership begins at just $20 per month, giving you access to this new lesson along with an ever-growing library of watercolor tutorials, and you can cancel anytime. To join, click here. Several of the paintings featured here—including the western work and select landscapes—are also available for collectors through my website. If one of these pieces speaks to you, I'd love for it to find a place in your collection. Thank you for following my artistic journey. Whether you've welcomed one of my paintings into your home, joined me in a class, or simply enjoy seeing what unfolds in the studio each month, I'm grateful you're here. I can't wait to share what July brings. Warmly, Leslie Lambert |
Watercolor 365
Dear Reader, As America celebrates its 250th birthday, I've been reflecting on all the different places I've experienced Independence Day over the years. Between Gate and Glory, 12x16", available As a child growing up in Washington, D.C., the Fourth of July was magical. We would watch the fireworks over the National Mall, and a few years we were even fortunate enough to watch from the White House lawn. Later, while living in Boston, I remember sitting along the Charles River as fireworks...
Hello Reader, One of the things I love most about being an artist is that a painting often begins in a very specific place, but once it leaves the studio it takes on a life of its own. This week, two of my paintings are on view in Idaho, each telling a different story about the places and people. The Great Escape, poured watercolor on panel, 30 x40" The Great Escape is currently on exhibit as part of the Idaho Cowgirl Congress at the Sun Valley Museum of Art in Ketchum. The exhibition brings...
Hello Reader, Last week, I wrote about the faces we remember and how the features that make us unique are often the very things that deviate from the "ideal." This week, my portrait students and I are painting a young girl. At first glance, you might think a young face would be easier to paint. After all, there are no deep wrinkles, laugh lines, weathered skin, or years of life etched into the face. The skin is smooth. The transitions are soft. The features are delicate. But in many ways,...