A stylized view of San Francisco from Aquatic Park on Sn Francisco with a side of Ghirardelli Chocolate.
San Francisco in Gold
6” x “6 oil on panel
Leslie Landers
Global Visitors
6” x 6” oil on panel
The America’s Cup Races of 2017 came to San Francisco with an emphasis on sailboat technology and branding. The yellow boat in the foreground is the Louis Vuitton official timekeeping vessel. The competitors raced 72 foot long rigid wing-sailed hydrofoil catamarans. Each emphasized a home country flag and even larger corporate branding. Team USA edged out New Zealand. My painting includes the flags of the clustered vessels next to the Golden Gate Bridge in the fog.
Port of Oakland
6” x 6” oil on panel
A large sailboat looks small when passing a container ship with the cranes of Oakland’s port in the backhround.
Bath Time
6” x 6” oil on linen panel
Enjying a toy sailboat at bath time.
Sunset Sail Rangiroa
6” x 6” (sold)
in this piece I am sharing the feeling of a relaxed Tahiti evening.
GBAO – New Museum of Los Gatos
8/1/2025 – 10/5/2025
My painting “Heading Out” received the Founders Award as part of the Greater Bay Area Open. I am thrilled to be part of the excellent show and so happy to also have an award.
NUMU is located at 106 E. Main Street in Los Gatos. They are open Friday – Sunday from 10am – 4pm. (408) 354-2645. If you’re in the area, check out the show and consider stopping by Gallery 24 as well. I show my paintings at this lovely gallery which is also in downtown Los Gatos at 24 Santa Cruz Avenue.
50|50 Show – Sanchez Art Center
9/7/2025 – 10/5/2025
50 artists showing 50 pieces of art created within 50 days as part of the 17th annual 50|50 show hosted by the Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica. The small 6″ x 6″ pieces are installed in artist specific grids which makes it a delight to take it all in. Each of us has chosen a theme. Mine is “Sailboats in Cerulean and Gold.”
This year’s jurors have been Melissa Kreisa and Rose Sellery who are Co-Directors of M. K. Contemporary Art Gallery in Santa Cruz. I am so delighted to be included in this very low-key and fun show. I am also so very appreciative of the folks at the Sanchez Art Center who have this event very well organized for artists and visitors.
The Sanchez Art Center is located at 220-B Linda Mar in Pacifica. The drive to Pacifica is lovely and there are some delightful restaurants in the area. One of my favorites is Nicks at Rockaway Beach. I love their crab sandwich and the incredible views. Do make a reservation. If you’re more in the mood for scenic cliffside stroll, the Devil’s Slide Trail provides easy walking on what used to be the highway before the tunnel. So … even if it is a bit of a haul to get to Pacifica it’ll feel like a mini vacation by the time you take in the views and art and a nice meal.
Small Towns in Plein Air – Coastal Art League
7/22/2025 – 9/2/2025
Three of my plein air paintings have been selected as part of the annual plein air painting show hosted by the Coastal Arts League Gallery at 300 Main Street in Downtown Half Moon Bay.
Beach Town
8″ x 10 (sold)
I painted this on a summer morning from a third floor terrace in Hermosa Beach, California. I was drawn to the glimpse of the sun hitting the coast beyond the palm trees and rooftops.
Lily Pond, Early Summer
9″ x 11″ oil on linen panel
” x Glenwood pond in Scotts Valley is near the home of one of my favorite painter friends. A few of us gathered up on a beautiful day to paint there. The water lilies were in full bloom, an egret stood watch over passing ducks and teenage boys tried to catch fish. Pretty much perfect.