Leslie Landers – Leslie Landers

Salon at the Triton 2024

5/25/2024 – 9/8/2024

My painting Summer Evening Sail has been selected as part of the statewide salon style 2D art competition and exhibit at the Triton Museum of Art located at Santa Clara University. I very much appreciate that the Triton Museum is hosting the show. My thanks also goes to Aly Gould (Executive Director, Pacific Art League) who juried this year’s show.

Sea Scouts at sunset — Summer Evening Sail

The Triton Museum of Art is located at 1505 Warburton Avenue in Santa Clara. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 4:30. There will be an opening reception Saturday May 25 from 2:00 to 4:00. This is always a special show. Hope to see you there.

Western Redbud

8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel

I spotted this California native Western Redbud tree in full bloom on a bright sunny spring day at a park in San Jose. It was fun to try to catch the light airy feel of the tree and and the contrast between the reddish purple blooms and the all of the spring greens in the scene.

Oasis

20″ x 16″ oil on linen panel

It’s hard to choose a favorite trail in the Indian Canyons area of Palm Springs but easy to to select a favorite time … Spring! 2023 was a particular treat with a high water volume and a profusion of yellow blooms on the hills in the distance. I created this piece using my April reference photos and a watercolor study I painted on the spot. In this painting I’m striving to create a sense of distance while retaining the feeling of being enveloped by these native California palms.

Pocket Beach

11″ x 14″ oil on linen panel

Garrapata is one of my favorite places to paint. This time I wanted to give attention to a small beach nestled in a cove. The tide was just right to allow a sandy patch to be seen through the water to reflect beautiful greens in the sunshine.

Sausalito Schooner

9″ x 12″ oil (private collection)

This is the first time I’ve painted the Freida B, a lovely Sausalito based schooner but I’m guessing it’s not the last. She’s captured here sailing towards San Francisco in front of Angel Island as the chill of the morning dissipates and with it the characteristic fog of the bay.

Shallows

11″ x 14″ oil on linen panel

Pacific Grove is one of my absolute favorite places to take in the fresh air, listen to the surf and paint. Here, in addition to catching the waves, I was drawn to the subtle tones of the shoreline’s shallows.

Blush

6″ x 6″ oil on linen panel

As a painter, receiving a gift of flowers is a double delight. Great having the fresh flowers to enjoy and to paint. This view is from an arrangement of ivory roses with baby’s breath.

Orchard Celebrity

11″ x 14″ oil on linen panel

It’s pretty clear that the Red Baron Peach Tree in Filoli’s Heritage Orchard is the star of the show. The appearance of this brightly colored fruit tree loudly announces that spring is here in full force.

Davenport Bluffs

14″ x 11″ oil on linen panel

This plein air painting is all about the sunshine and a glorious day spent on the coast. I love the layers of cypress and eucalyptus that add dimension to this beautiful spot. I enjoy the magic of the things you see when you stay put in one spot for several house . This time it was the arrival of small wedding party. What terrific day for their nuptials.

A Moment in Time – Coastal Arts League Annual Juried Painting Show

2/29/2024 – 4/7/2024

Three of my paintings are currently on view as part of this year’s juried painting show hosted by the Coastal Art League. I am really delighted that my painting “Passage” of Resurrection Bay Alaska received an Honorable Mention from the jurors as part of the show. The show is up through April 27 at the Coastal Art League gallery at 300 Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay. Gallery hours 12:00 to 5:00 most days (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

Also in the show is my painting “On the Boardwalk” strollers at the beachside amusement park in Santa Cruz and “Afternoon Windsurfers” which was painted at Shoreline Park in Mountain View.