Painting of a quiet laneway with fences and garages on both sides, tall trees with green and yellow leaves lining the street, and a bright sky above. 
Rooted in the City

Art inspired by city life - a reflection on nature, place and connection in Toronto

mini oil paintings

Woman smiling and painting at a table with art supplies, in front of a large window showing parked cars and a colorful fence outside. 
Hi, I'm Leslie

I paint expressive oil paintings inspired by my life in Toronto - capturing the exuberant resilience of nature within city life.

My mission is to create art that inspires resonance and connection to the urban spaces we live in.

different ways you can collect my work

Close-up of a small painted landscape canvas with green foliage, surrounded by tubes of oil paint, including yellow, and a plastic container, on a painter's table.
Assorted paintbrushes, oil tubes, and painting tools on an artist's work table.
A tube of oil color paint lying on a paint-splattered work surface with a paintbrush nearby.

FAQ

  • I’m happy to now be offering shipping to United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Japan and Singapore.

    I offer free shipping on all prints.

    Smaller original pieces (under 300 square inches) are easily shipped via Canada Post—tracked, well-packaged, and reliable. The shipping price will be calculated at check-out.

    Larger works need a custom courier quote, so at checkout you can select “Contact me for a shipping quote” and I will send you a separate invoice for the shipping price. Alternatively, you can send me an email prior to purchase, and I’ll get you a quote.

  • Commissions can be a bit tricky. My work is rooted in inspiration—something I see, feel, or experience—so I don’t always feel confident I can create something joyful or authentic when working strictly from someone else’s photo.

    That said, if you have an idea or image in mind, feel free to send it my way. I’m happy to take a look and let you know if I feel it’s something I can work with in a way that stays true to my creative process. If it feels like a good fit, we can absolutely discuss what’s possible.

  • If you're in Toronto, we may be able to arrange an in-person trial with a refundable deposit—just get in touch and we can chat about the details.

Welcome! This FAQ section is here to help answer some of the most common questions about my artwork, process, shipping, and more. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to send me an email HERE —I'm always happy to connect.

With gratitude,
Leslie