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

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prints on paper

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—the shifting light, hidden corners, and surprising bursts of nature that weave through the city.

My mission is to capture these small moments of resonance within the city - step inside and see what speaks to you.

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different ways you can collect my work

Painted scene of a city sidewalk with a flower bed with yellow and pink flowers next to a building wall, trees in the background, and parked cars along the street.
PRINTS ON PAPER
Set of small canvas paintings of indoor and outdoor scenes with plants and flowers, arranged on a wooden floor.
MINI OIL PAINTINGS
A tube of Winsor & Newton oil color paint on a colorful, paint-splattered work surface.
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS

IN THE HOME

  • Wall art with four landscape paintings of trees in black frames, white wall shelf below with decorative black wire bird sculpture, white vase, and small white ceramic container.
  • Interior of a room with a painting of a tree-lined street hanging on the wall, wicker storage boxes beneath, sunlight through a window with blinds casting shadows.
  • A small framed painting of an urban alleyway with trees, power lines, a building, and a water puddle, placed on a wooden surface. To the left, stacked books with a dark wooden bowl on top. To the right, a glass vase with green leafy plant, and part of a tray with a metal object.

mini oil paintings

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS

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

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