Artist, Lesley Grainger is originally from Yorkshire, England and currently resides in Southern California with her family. She received a B.A. First Class Honors degree in Illustration from the University of Lincoln, England. Early in her career, she worked as graphic designer and after graduation she was commissioned to illustrate children’s books, she also licensed her artwork on many products for a variety of companies in the UK and USA. She painted abstracts throughout her degree and career and realized her true passion in abstract painting. Her abstract paintings and faces are collected worldwide. She also teaches art classes online to inspire other artists to grow in their passion. Lesley has a beautiful studio in San Juan Capistrano and welcomes visitors to view her collections.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Using her intuition each painting translates to the next, with an ongoing story. Color is a boundless part of her process, seeking to explore color combinations that intrigue the senses and reveal something unexpected. Exploring is key in Lesley's expression, as she works with the canvas, adding and removing elements, layering textures, paint and mixed media. Lesley believes art can change the way we think, the way we feel and the way we connect with the world.
