Bio

Leslie's formal education in art began at the age of seven with painting classes at the Nelson Art Gallery in Kansas City. She continued her studies with her grandfather, a commercial artist in Washington, D.C. and designer for NASA, and received her degree in Art from VPI&SU in 1979. Additional studies include work with contemporary masters Richard Whitney of New Hampshire and Daniel Greene of New York.

Proficient in a variety of mediums, Leslie turned her artistic skills to working in commercial art and as a biomedical illustrator upon graduation. Her love of working with people led to the specialty of fine art portraiture in the media of colored pencil, pastel and oil, where she demonstrates a special talent for capturing the character and beauty of the human face. Her delicate, realistic, and sometimes narrative portraits are reminiscent of the artists who have inspired her; Bouguereau, Wyeth, Rockwell, Latour, and Sargent.

Having completed over 200 portraits during her career, Ms. Gregg's paintings hang in public and private collections throughout the United States. Her commissions include Senators, University Presidents, physicians, grandparents, musicians, equestrians, and children.

Leslie is a charter member of the Portrait Society of America and the Southeast Pastel Society.

She has been the feature artist in several publications, including having her work showcased for the United States in "Pastel Artist International".

Her country studio is nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.