Lesley Blackburn

Started Foundation course in Art and Design in 1978 at Wakefield School of Arts and Technology . Studied BA Fine Art at Winchester School of Art in 1979 . During this time I made a decision to change careers and became a registered nurse and midwife in 1983 and 1986 . I have continnued to paint all my life and sold privately and had commmissions . In 2009 I turned professional selling commercially on the internet . In 2010 and 2011 I had my first live exhibition in Malvern Theatres in Worcestershire .I also have a yearly exhibition with Spirewatch Heritage a charity in Harrow . I work with a local business group and hold three art fayres every year .I have been with arts2arts for a couple of years now and received my first large commission with them in 2013 . I sell mainly in the United Kingdom but have sold paintings in United States , Canada, Switzerland and Belguim to date . My work fall into three categories 1) London / Landmark paintings in acrylic inks and influenced by Piet Mondrian . These paintings are hugely popular and sell extremely well .2 ) Floral paintings - these are full of textures and impressionistic in style . some of my customers now collect these pieces .3 ) Landscapes and seascapes which are uusualy large and impressionistic influenced by Turner . I also have a love of Venice and you will see a number of Venetian paintings from time to time . All commissions are welcome and I take pride in acheiving what the customer wants and we will work hard to satisfy my customers .