I make paintings that are full of vibrant color, sparkle, and shine that will jump through hoops for you, belt out a show tune, dance the cha cha, hold a yoga pose, do cartwheels, somersaults, and all kinds of other tricks to command your attention for a magical moment and then just be present in that moment with you.
Each piece in my collection is an original work created by me with resin and mixed media. Please contact me directly if you see something you like or would like to commission a custom piece.
-Kimberly Leo
Siren's Delight
24"x 48" on cradled canvas
resin and mixed media
Sold
Seattle, WA. Commercial Venue
Dreaming of O'Keeffe
60"x 60" diptych on cradled birch
resin and mixed media
$4000
Lady Blue
11x 14" resin and mixed media on cradled birch
$250
Copper Moon
36"x 48" on canvas
resin and mixed media
$1450
Silver Sky Love
30"x 40" diptych on cradled pine
resin and mixed media
Sold
Private Residence, Seattle, WA
New Moon Lily
24 x 36" on cradled pine
resin and mixed media
Sold
Private Residence, Scottsdale, AZ
Homage to Lapis Lazuli
36 x48"
resin and mixed media on cradled birch
Sold
Private residence, Redmond WA
Sophia's Perspective
24"x 36" on cradled pine
resin and mixed media
Sold
Private Residence, Seattle, WA
Crescent City
14"x 22" diptych on cradled birch
resin and mixed media
Sold
Private Residence, Issaquah, WA
Rainbow Keeper
40"x60" diptych on cradled pine
resin and mixed media
$3000
Jade's Dream
36"x 48" on cradled canvas
resin and mixed media
$1250
Stars at Midnight
12'x 24" on cradled pine
resin and mixed media
$425
The Olive Branch
12 x 24" on cradled birch
resin and mixed media
$425
Azul Dream in Half Moon
24"x 48" on MDF board
resin and mixed media
Citrine Moon Rock
24"x 30" on cradled pine
resin and mixed media
$750
Bella Blue Luna
30"x 30" on cradled birch
resin and mixed media
$1125
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What I'm Currently Working On...
Not on social media? Here is the spot where you can check out some of my very latest works. If you are on Instagram check out my page and follow me to see more at @kj_leo_designs. This is the most up to date way to see what I'm up to and view my work. Please reach out to me at kimjohnleo@gmail.com if you are interested in or if you would like to commission a piece.
Select Exhibitions, Pop Ups & Talks
Around the Square, Group Show, Studio 103
306 S. Washington St., Tashiro Kaplan Bldg. Seattle, WA.
Opening Reception Feb. 6, 3-9pm ,
February 6-29, 2020
20/20 Vision: 20/20 CoCA Members Show
CoCA Pioneer Square Gallery, 114 Third Avenue South, Seattle, WA.
March 5-April 25, 2020
Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Gallery at Town Center,
Lake Forest Park, WA.
Runs March 31- May 9, 2020
31st annual Best of the Northwest Art & Fine Craft Show
Hangar 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle, WA.
Saturday, May 2: 10am-6pm; Sunday, May 3: 10am-5pm
Woodinville Arts Alliance Third Annual Studio Tour 2020
May 16th-17th, 2020
Past Events
Art Walk Edmonds, Solo exhibit, Edmonds Vision Center, Edmonds, WA.
Runs January 16- February 19, 2020
Open Studio, Active Space, 10015 Lake City Way, Seattle, WA, December 7th and 8th 2019
Se-lyn Boutique, Bothell, WA, Solo , Exhibit, November 1st- January 1, 2020
Full Moon Market, Capital Hill, Seattle, WA. November 16th-17th, 2019
Se-lyn Boutique, Bothell, WA, Artist Reception, 5:30 -7:30 pm, November 7th, 2019
West Seattle Art Walk, Remax Junction, West Seattle, WA, November 14, 2019
Rocky Pond Winery, Woodinville, WA. Solo Pop Up, September 26, 2019
Salmon Days, Issaquah, WA. October 5-6, 2019
West Seattle Art Walk, Seattle, WA. August 8, 2019
Callus Gallery, Seattle, WA. Solo Exhibit July 1- Aug 3, 2019
Bothell City Hall Gallery, Bothell, WA. Solo Exhibit, May 1- July 26, 2019
Bothell King County Library Talk, Bothell, WA. "Meet the Artist Talk" June 3, 2019
Revolve, Bothell, WA. Solo Pop Up, April 10, 2019
Belltown Art Walk, Seattle, WA. March 8, 2019
First Pick Design, Seattle, WA. Holiday Artisan Market, December 22, 2018
Lindsey Runyon Design, Seattle, WA. Solo Featured Artist, Nov 16, 2018- Feb 11th 2019
Bite Box, Seattle, WA. Solo Pop Up, November 10, 2018
About me
Statement
The process of working with resin intrigues me because of the precise need for measurement when mixing the resin and the limited application time involved with each piece. I feel a certain stress because of the minimal work time before the resin begins to set. But this stress leads to a hopeful anticipation and excitement to see how the resin takes shape and flows on it’s own before settling down and curing. Resin does what it does and that may be why I am so obsessed. Even the most well thought out plans change, as the resin does it’s resin thing. It is because of this that I love working in this medium. The unpredictability mirrors life but it all works out in the end. I also love the freedom to experiment with color, line, crystal, stone, glass, gold-leaf, glitter, and basically anything I choose to mix into the sticky medium. The final result, a shiny, sparkly, treasure to the eye.
I am inspired by natural shapes, crystals, the moon, ebb, flow, friendship, and the cycle of life. This work allows me to live in the moment and provides both an anchor and escape. When I am working on a piece I feel in the moment and when I am not I am planning and plotting my next piece. I used to be an oil painter and shortly after college closed the door on art and began a corporate career. After the loss of a dear friend and a collection of other life events, I felt a powerful pull to return to art. Making this art stirs my soul and makes me feel a spark of life. I am so grateful to have found my way back.
Bio
I am originally from Greater New Orleans, Louisiana and have been living in Western Washington since 2000. I have a degree in Fine Arts from LSU and history with oil painting and abstract landscapes. I recently I became obsessed with working with resin and fluid art and haven’t looked back. My art is inspired by natural shapes, crystals, the moon, ebb and flow, friendship, and the cycle of life. My studio is located in the Lake City area of Seattle.
Art Collection: The pieces on this site are only a portion of my work. All pieces are original and one of a kind, made with non-toxic resin, acrylic, ink and mica pigments. Some items are embedded with glass, stone, crystals, copper, and gold leaf. Prices are dependent on materials used and time spent making these unique creations. Please contact Kimberly at kimjohnleo@gmail.com if interested in a piece from this collection or if you would like a custom piece.
Copyright
I retain all copyrights to my art work, you will be the owner. Please do not copy or print my work for resale.