Rooted in the City
Art inspired by city life - a reflection on nature, place and connection in Toronto
mini oil paintings
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
FAQ
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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.
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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.
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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.
I also offer digital mock-ups to help you visualize the artwork in your space. Here’s how:
Use painter’s tape to mark a 1-meter wide rectangle on your wall (measure from inside edge to inside edge).
Take a photo of the wall straight on, with good lighting.
Send it my way, and I’ll scale the image and drop in the painting so you can see how it could look in your home.
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