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​
​Painted by Nature. Guided by Flow.