Leslie Panfil is a portrait artist working primarily in colored pencils. Leslie says, “I think some artists shy away from portraiture because they think it’s an extremely difficult subject matter. There are definitely tricks to the trade when it comes to achieving a likeness, and to me there is nothing more rewarding than capturing the essence of a person.”
Leslie also enjoys teaching portraiture. The joy of teaching runs in the family, as her grandmother was an art teacher and her mother, also a portrait artist, taught in the classroom. “I’m prouder of my student’s accomplishments than nearly anything I’ve achieved. It is extremely gratifying to help others improve their skills and foster a passion for art,” she states.
In addition to a successful commission portrait business, she enjoys drawing and painting birds and blooms. Leslie is a resident of North Royalton and a full-time freelance writer.
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View more of Leslie's bird paintings and other interests on her blog: http://craftyleslie.blogspot.com.
