I trace my love of art to my cousin Judy’s button box—a tin of color, texture, and
order. After a 33-year career in problem solving, my work reflects that same search
for balance within chaos. Each painting builds through layered color, marks, and
materials, then is scraped back to reveal hidden moments. I work intuitively,
responding to each change as a new puzzle. Using acrylic with graphite, charcoal,
wax pastels, and ink, I create pieces that invite imagination and curiosity.
I trace my love of art to my cousin Judy’s button box—a tin of color, texture, and
order. After a 33-year career in problem solving, my work reflects that same search
for balance within chaos. Each painting builds through layered color, marks, and
materials, then is scraped back to reveal hidden moments. I work intuitively,
responding to each change as a new puzzle. Using acrylic with graphite, charcoal,
wax pastels, and ink, I create pieces that invite imagination and curiosity.
--Leslie Thornton