Leslie Barnum

Artist - Educator

Thank you for dropping by! I’m a painter who explores multiple mediums. Here’s some of my artwork.

  • Grapefruit and Lemon, Watercolor and Gouache on paper

  • Watercolor painting of a tulip magnolia flower

    Tulip Magnolia, Watercolor on paper

  • Shining Through, Watercolor and Gouache on paper

  • Acrylic painting of green succulent

    Succulent, Acrylic on cradled panel

  • Cherries and Lemons, Watercolor and Gouache on paper

  • Loose watercolor iris painting

    Iris, Watercolor with water soluble pencil on paper

  • Acrylic painting of citrus fruit

    Radiant Citrus, Acrylic on cradled panel

  • Gouche painting of cherries and lemons

    Cherries and Lemons, Gouache on paper

  • Acrylic painting of plums

    Reflections on Plums, Acrylic on cradled panel

Watercolor painting of poppy flower close up

I’m an artist living in Damascus, Oregon and teaching in the Portland Metro area. While teaching my watercolor classes and gouache classes, I share my passion for painting by encouraging students to slow down and take a closer look at the wonder around them.

Gouache palette with gouache painting of apple

I teach Watercolor classes and Gouache classes around the Portland Metro area and online. Click on the link below to learn more about my classes.

Take a class from me!

 

Watercolor painting of Stargazer Lily

Events

Need an art facilitator for a group event? Contact me! We can discuss your idea.

Blind contour drawing of a plant painted with watercolor