Studio CT

Leslie King, creating from her Los Angeles studio, crafts deeply personal paintings that pulse with spiritual energy and healing resonance. Born in California, Leslie grew up in a home warmed by her woodworker father’s craftsmanship and her mother’s love for cooking, yet her early world saw art as a forbidden spark. Embracing her artistic path through the guidance of her mentor, Cuban artist Mike Rivero in San Pedro, she found her creativity.
Her paintings—alive with vibrant flowers, soulful figures, and occasional bold abstracts—emerge from a profound meditative state, where Leslie channels vivid visions and emotions into form. A Taurus born in the Year of the Wood Horse, she infuses her work with earthy vitality and a deep reverence for nature, drawing inspiration from ocean swims, ancient trees, and the quiet companionship of her beloved dog. Rooted in Los Angeles, where her studio thrums with the city’s cultural energy, she balances nature’s serenity with urban vibrancy, having previously created in Long Beach for much of her career.
Each mark in Leslie’s art is a sacred act, requiring her full vitality and commitment to wellness. Her work serves as a conduit for navigating life’s depths, inviting viewers into her transformative journey.