Leanne Courtney-Crowe

Wild and Abstract

I love the fact that creativity is not just about producing the art; it’s about giving someone a connection, either visually or emotionally.

In 1992 I enrolled on an art foundation course in my home town of Cheltenham, progressing to ceramic design at Falmouth School of Art and Design in Cornwall and finally returning to Cheltenham to complete a visual arts degree in 1997. I spent the next 24 years helping young minds grow at Cheltenham Ladies’ College, but have returned back to painting, now a major part of my life.

Nature, being my main source of inspiration keeps me grounded and I am grateful to have connections with the Cotswolds, Cornwall and the Isle of Wight. These places provide me with endless sea views, floral source material from some stunning local gardens and inspiration for my abstract work.

My paintings based on water, floral or abstract are created using either, oils, acrylics or mixed media. I paint on various sizes of canvas, paper or board which helps me give each painting a fresh approach, and I provide work with a size and budget to suit everyone.